Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : in 34m at 3:53 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 10:13 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - Jun 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:002.77:343.51:060.11:060.05:478:19Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat8:002.88:313.72:060.02:04-0.15:468:19Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun8:582.99:283.73:04-0.13:01-0.25:468:20Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:552.910:233.74:00-0.23:58-0.25:468:20Full Moon4Mon
5Tue10:503.011:173.74:52-0.24:52-0.25:468:21Full Moon5Tue
6Wed11:443.05:43-0.25:46-0.15:458:22Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:093.512:393.06:33-0.16:430.05:458:22Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri1:033.31:342.97:260.07:430.15:458:23Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat1:553.12:292.98:180.18:450.25:458:23Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:462.83:222.99:080.19:450.35:458:24Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:372.64:172.89:580.210:460.45:458:24Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:312.55:152.810:470.311:440.45:458:25Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:312.46:112.811:350.35:458:25Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:282.37:002.912:380.412:220.35:458:25Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:182.37:443.01:270.31:070.35:458:26Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat8:052.48:263.02:140.31:520.35:458:26Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun8:502.59:073.12:580.22:370.25:458:26New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:332.59:463.13:390.23:200.25:458:27New Moon18Mon
19Tue10:142.610:243.14:170.14:020.25:458:27New Moon19Tue
20Wed10:532.611:013.14:530.14:420.25:468:27New Moon20Wed
21Thu11:322.711:383.15:270.15:210.25:468:27Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:112.76:020.16:020.25:468:28Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:183.012:532.76:390.16:470.25:468:28Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun1:003.01:372.87:200.17:390.25:478:28Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:452.92:232.98:040.18:350.35:478:28First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:342.83:123.08:530.19:350.35:478:28First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:262.74:073.19:450.110:390.25:488:28First Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:252.65:093.210:420.011:460.25:488:28First Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:312.66:153.311:440.05:498:28Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:392.67:173.412:500.112:450.05:498:28Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 7:03 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 0% 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 (0% 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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