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 1h 07m 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 - Jan 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:402.65:23-0.15:57-0.27:184:59Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:102.312:212.56:08-0.16:39-0.27:185:00Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:542.31:062.46:59-0.17:24-0.27:185:01Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:422.41:542.37:560.08:15-0.27:185:02Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:342.42:492.28:590.09:11-0.27:185:03Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:342.53:532.110:070.010:14-0.37:185:04Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:432.65:032.111:16-0.111:18-0.47:185:04Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:502.86:102.212:20-0.27:185:05Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:533.07:122.312:20-0.41:21-0.37:185:06Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:523.18:122.41:21-0.52:19-0.47:185:07New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:473.29:082.62:20-0.63:11-0.57:175:08New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:393.210:002.63:15-0.74:00-0.67:175:09New Moon12Sat
13Sun10:283.110:512.74:07-0.64:46-0.67:175:10Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:152.911:412.64:58-0.65:32-0.57:175:11Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:032.75:51-0.46:18-0.47:165:12Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:322.612:492.56:46-0.37:06-0.37:165:13Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:222.41:362.37:42-0.17:54-0.27:165:14First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:112.32:232.18:390.08:42-0.17:155:15First Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:032.23:151.99:380.19:33-0.17:155:16First Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:032.24:171.810:390.110:270.07:145:17First Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:082.25:201.811:360.111:210.07:145:18Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:042.26:161.812:270.17:135:19Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:522.37:051.912:11-0.11:140.07:135:21Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:362.47:512.012:59-0.11:58-0.17:125:22Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri8:162.58:332.11:45-0.22:38-0.27:125:23Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:542.69:132.22:29-0.33:14-0.27:115:24Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:292.69:502.33:10-0.33:47-0.37:105:25Full Moon27Sun
28Mon10:042.710:262.43:48-0.34:19-0.37:105:26Full Moon28Mon
29Tue10:402.611:042.54:26-0.34:53-0.47:095:27Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:182.611:452.55:06-0.35:29-0.47:085:28Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu11:592.55:50-0.36:10-0.37:075:29Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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