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 3h 23m at 3:49 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:163.48:303.11:520.32:340.37:296:08Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat9:003.69:173.12:360.23:220.27:306:07New Moon2Sat
3Sun8:453.89:033.22:210.13:090.16:315:06New Moon3Sun
4Mon9:303.89:503.23:060.03:560.16:325:05New Moon4Mon
5Tue10:173.910:393.13:520.04:430.16:335:04Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:073.811:313.14:400.05:340.16:345:03Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:013.75:330.16:300.26:355:02Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:283.012:583.56:330.17:300.26:365:01First Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:282.91:573.37:400.28:310.26:375:00First Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:312.92:593.28:500.39:310.26:384:59First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:403.04:073.010:020.310:310.26:394:58First Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:533.15:142.911:090.311:260.16:404:58Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:563.26:122.912:100.26:414:57Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:493.37:032.912:170.11:050.26:424:56Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:373.47:502.91:050.01:570.16:434:55Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:213.48:352.91:510.02:440.16:444:55Full Moon16Sat
17Sun9:013.49:172.82:340.03:260.16:454:54Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:393.49:572.83:140.04:050.16:464:53Full Moon18Mon
19Tue10:153.310:362.73:510.14:420.26:474:53Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:513.211:162.64:270.25:190.26:484:52Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:293.011:582.55:040.25:570.36:494:52Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:092.95:440.36:380.36:504:51Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:422.512:512.86:300.47:210.46:514:51Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun1:272.41:342.77:210.58:050.46:524:51Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:132.42:202.68:150.58:510.46:534:50Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:032.53:112.59:140.59:400.36:544:50Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:592.64:102.410:160.410:310.26:554:49Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:572.75:102.511:160.311:220.16:564:49Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri5:512.96:052.512:110.26:574:49Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat6:413.16:582.612:120.01:050.16:584:49Waning 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 6:49 am — 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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