Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : 4:46 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 59m at 10:41 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - Apr 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:082.79:252.93:010.13:080.16:517:27New Moon1Fri
2Sat9:452.79:593.03:410.13:430.16:497:28New Moon2Sat
3Sun10:202.710:333.14:190.04:150.16:487:28New Moon3Sun
4Mon10:552.711:053.14:530.04:470.16:467:29New Moon4Mon
5Tue11:292.711:383.05:260.15:190.16:457:30Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:042.66:000.15:520.16:437:31Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:133.012:412.66:360.26:290.26:427:32Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:522.91:222.57:170.37:120.26:407:33Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat1:362.92:072.58:040.38:030.36:397:34First Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:242.92:572.58:570.49:010.36:387:35First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:182.83:532.59:560.410:060.36:367:35First Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:192.84:592.610:580.311:160.26:357:36First Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:282.86:072.811:580.26:337:37Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:362.97:083.112:240.112:550.16:327:38Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:363.08:043.41:270.01:480.06:317:39Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat8:323.18:593.62:26-0.22:41-0.16:297:40Full Moon16Sat
17Sun9:263.29:513.73:24-0.33:32-0.26:287:41Full Moon17Sun
18Mon10:173.210:433.84:17-0.34:21-0.26:277:42Full Moon18Mon
19Tue11:083.111:333.75:08-0.35:10-0.26:257:42Full Moon19Tue
20Wed11:583.05:59-0.25:59-0.16:247:43Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:253.612:492.96:510.06:520.06:237:44Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri1:193.31:432.87:470.17:500.26:217:45Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat2:133.12:382.78:430.28:520.36:207:46Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:082.93:352.69:400.39:560.46:197:47Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:062.74:382.610:360.411:010.46:187:48Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:102.65:452.611:300.46:167:49Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed6:122.56:422.712:020.412:180.46:157:50Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:042.57:282.812:560.41:020.46:147:50Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri7:492.68:093.01:450.31:430.36:137:51Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat8:312.68:483.12:300.32:220.36:127:52Waning Crescent30Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8638654)

Common Questions About Norfolk, VA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Norfolk, VA today?

Slack tide in Norfolk, VA is approximately 1:43 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Norfolk, VA?

Norfolk, VA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 1% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Norfolk, VA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Norfolk, VA?

Tide predictions for Norfolk, VA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Norfolk, VA?

Tide data for Norfolk, VA is sourced from NOAA Station #8638654. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8638654.

What is the moon phase in Norfolk, VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Norfolk, VA is New Moon (1% illuminated). This places Norfolk, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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