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 4h 41m 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 - Sep 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:312.66:583.112:340.712:260.66:367:33Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:232.77:453.21:210.61:180.66:377:32Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun8:092.98:283.32:050.52:060.56:387:30Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:523.19:103.42:460.42:540.46:387:29Full Moon4Mon
5Tue9:333.29:513.53:260.33:390.36:397:27Full Moon5Tue
6Wed10:133.410:303.54:040.24:220.36:407:26Full Moon6Wed
7Thu10:533.511:113.54:410.25:040.26:417:24Full Moon7Thu
8Fri11:333.611:533.45:180.15:470.36:427:23Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:173.75:580.16:350.36:427:21Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:393.41:043.76:420.27:290.46:437:20Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon1:283.21:563.77:320.28:290.46:447:18Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:223.12:513.68:280.39:330.56:457:17Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:203.03:523.69:300.410:400.56:467:15Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:252.95:023.510:370.411:470.56:467:14Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri5:403.06:163.511:470.46:477:12Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:503.17:203.612:490.412:530.36:487:11Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun7:513.38:163.61:450.31:540.36:497:09Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon8:453.59:073.72:370.32:510.26:507:08New Moon18Mon
19Tue9:353.69:543.63:250.23:440.26:507:06New Moon19Tue
20Wed10:213.710:363.64:080.24:310.26:517:05New Moon20Wed
21Thu11:033.711:173.44:480.25:150.36:527:03New Moon21Thu
22Fri11:433.711:573.35:250.25:570.46:537:02Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:233.66:020.36:400.56:547:00Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:373.11:043.56:390.57:260.66:556:59Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:203.01:463.37:190.68:140.76:556:57Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue2:052.82:303.28:030.79:050.86:566:56First Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:512.73:163.18:520.89:580.86:576:54First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:422.74:093.19:470.810:540.86:586:53First Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:412.65:103.110:470.811:480.86:596:51First Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:472.76:123.111:490.86:596:50Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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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