Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : 3:53 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 21m at 9:49 am (3.2 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 - Dec 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:493.011:162.44:250.15:140.16:594:49Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:262.911:562.45:020.15:500.27:004:48Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:052.85:430.26:300.27:014:48Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:392.412:472.76:300.27:130.27:024:48Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed1:242.41:332.67:230.37:590.17:034:48Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:112.52:222.58:210.38:490.17:044:48Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:052.63:182.59:250.29:440.07:054:48Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:052.74:222.410:320.210:41-0.17:054:48Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:092.95:272.511:360.111:39-0.27:064:48Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:093.16:282.512:37-0.17:074:48Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:063.37:262.612:35-0.31:36-0.27:084:49Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:023.58:232.71:32-0.42:33-0.37:094:49New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:583.59:182.72:29-0.53:26-0.47:094:49New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:513.510:122.73:24-0.54:16-0.47:104:49New Moon14Fri
15Sat10:433.411:062.74:17-0.55:06-0.47:114:50Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:353.25:11-0.45:57-0.37:114:50Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:012.712:273.06:09-0.36:50-0.27:124:50Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:582.61:192.77:10-0.17:43-0.27:124:51First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:542.62:112.58:130.08:35-0.17:134:51First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:512.53:042.29:170.19:270.07:144:52First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:532.44:042.110:200.210:200.07:144:52First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:582.45:072.011:200.211:110.07:154:53Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:542.56:022.012:140.17:154:53Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:412.56:512.01:030.17:154:54Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:242.67:372.112:44-0.11:490.07:164:54Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed8:052.78:202.11:29-0.12:310.07:164:55Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:432.79:012.22:12-0.13:09-0.17:164:56Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:192.79:392.22:52-0.23:43-0.17:174:56Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:532.710:162.33:30-0.24:16-0.27:174:57Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:282.710:532.34:07-0.24:48-0.27:174:58Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:032.74:44-0.25:21-0.27:174:59Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 12:51 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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