Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : 12:46 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 17m at 6:47 am (2.6 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 - Jan 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:582.76:092.112:14-0.17:174:59Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:512.77:012.112:13-0.21:09-0.17:185:00Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:392.87:502.11:02-0.31:59-0.17:185:01Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri8:232.88:352.11:50-0.32:45-0.27:185:01New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:032.89:162.22:34-0.33:25-0.27:185:02New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:402.89:552.23:15-0.34:01-0.27:185:03New Moon6Sun
7Mon10:152.710:332.23:52-0.24:36-0.27:185:04New Moon7Mon
8Tue10:512.611:112.14:28-0.25:10-0.27:185:05Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:272.511:502.15:04-0.15:44-0.17:185:06Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:052.45:430.06:20-0.17:185:07Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:292.112:442.36:250.06:58-0.17:175:08Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:102.11:242.27:130.17:38-0.17:175:09First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:522.12:082.18:050.18:23-0.17:175:10First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:392.12:572.09:030.19:12-0.17:175:11First Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:332.23:561.910:070.110:08-0.17:165:12First Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:352.35:011.911:120.011:06-0.27:165:13Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:372.56:032.012:13-0.17:165:14Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:362.77:002.112:04-0.31:11-0.27:155:15Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:322.97:572.31:01-0.42:07-0.37:155:16Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:273.18:512.41:58-0.62:59-0.57:155:17Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:203.29:442.52:53-0.73:48-0.67:145:18Full Moon21Mon
22Tue10:113.210:362.63:47-0.74:36-0.67:145:19Full Moon22Tue
23Wed11:023.111:292.74:40-0.75:25-0.67:135:20Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:533.05:35-0.66:15-0.57:125:21Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:242.712:452.76:34-0.57:08-0.57:125:22Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:202.61:382.57:36-0.38:01-0.47:115:23Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:172.62:312.28:40-0.28:55-0.37:115:24Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:182.53:302.09:45-0.19:53-0.27:105:25Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:262.44:381.910:510.010:52-0.27:095:26Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:332.45:441.911:520.011:47-0.27:085:28Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu6:302.56:401.912:470.07:085:29Waning Crescent31Thu
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 9:46 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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