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 4h 00m 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 - Sep 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:463.511:003.44:310.14:580.26:367:33Full Moon1Sat
2Sun11:253.511:393.35:080.25:390.36:377:31Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:033.55:430.26:210.46:387:30Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:183.112:423.46:180.37:040.56:397:28Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:593.01:223.36:540.47:500.66:397:27Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu1:412.82:033.27:340.68:380.76:407:25Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:262.72:473.18:190.69:300.86:417:24Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:132.63:363.09:100.710:260.86:427:23Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:072.64:323.010:060.711:230.86:437:21Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:102.65:353.011:080.76:437:20Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:142.76:343.112:160.712:080.76:447:18Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:082.97:243.31:030.61:040.66:457:16Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:553.18:113.41:460.51:560.56:467:15Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:403.38:553.52:290.42:460.36:477:13New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:243.69:403.53:110.33:360.26:477:12New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:083.810:253.63:530.24:230.26:487:10New Moon16Sun
17Mon10:523.911:103.54:340.15:100.26:497:09New Moon17Mon
18Tue11:384.011:573.45:160.15:580.26:507:07Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:284.06:010.16:520.36:517:06Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:473.31:213.96:520.27:510.46:517:04Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:423.22:193.87:490.38:540.56:527:03First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:413.03:203.68:530.410:000.56:537:01First Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:453.04:273.510:020.511:060.56:547:00First Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:593.05:423.411:150.56:556:58Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:163.16:483.412:080.512:230.56:566:57Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:193.27:433.41:030.41:240.46:566:55Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu8:123.48:313.41:530.42:190.46:576:54Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:593.69:153.42:390.33:100.46:586:52Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:413.69:553.43:210.33:560.36:596:51Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:203.710:333.34:000.34:370.47:006:49Full Moon30Sun
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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