Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 47m at 2:01 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:52 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - Aug 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:122.45:542.911:210.46:118:11First Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:142.46:482.912:240.512:120.56:118:10Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:082.47:353.01:130.51:010.46:128:09Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:572.58:203.11:590.41:490.46:138:08Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:422.69:023.22:430.32:360.36:148:07Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:252.89:423.23:240.33:210.36:158:06Full Moon6Sun
7Mon10:052.910:203.34:020.24:030.26:168:05Full Moon7Mon
8Tue10:443.010:583.34:380.24:430.26:168:04Full Moon8Tue
9Wed11:213.011:363.35:120.15:230.26:178:03Full Moon9Wed
10Thu12:003.15:480.16:050.26:188:02Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:163.212:423.26:260.16:520.36:198:01Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:003.11:283.37:080.17:440.36:208:00Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:473.12:163.37:560.28:420.46:207:58Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:383.03:083.38:480.29:450.46:217:57Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:332.94:073.49:450.210:520.46:227:56Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:362.85:143.410:480.211:590.36:237:55Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:472.86:243.511:550.26:247:54Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:562.97:293.61:020.312:590.16:257:52Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:593.08:273.72:010.22:000.16:257:51Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:573.29:223.72:560.13:000.06:267:50New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:513.410:133.73:470.03:560.06:277:48New Moon21Mon
22Tue10:413.510:593.64:340.04:470.06:287:47New Moon22Tue
23Wed11:283.511:443.55:170.05:350.16:297:46Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:133.55:580.16:230.26:307:44Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:273.312:593.46:400.27:120.46:307:43Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:113.11:443.37:220.38:040.56:317:42Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:562.92:283.28:060.48:560.66:327:40First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:422.73:143.18:520.59:500.76:337:39First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:302.64:043.09:400.610:460.76:347:37First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:242.55:013.010:340.711:420.76:347:36First Quarter30Wed
31Thu5:292.56:033.011:310.76:357:35Waxing 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 4:56 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 13% 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 Waning Crescent (13% 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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