Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : in 25m at 1:00 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:012.46:152.012:170.26:355:59Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:532.57:062.112:160.11:060.16:346:00Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:372.67:512.31:060.01:500.16:336:01Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon8:182.78:312.41:530.02:300.06:316:02New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:552.79:092.52:35-0.13:050.06:306:02New Moon5Tue
6Wed9:292.89:432.63:14-0.13:36-0.16:286:03New Moon6Wed
7Thu10:022.710:162.73:50-0.14:06-0.16:276:04New Moon7Thu
8Fri10:352.710:492.74:24-0.14:36-0.16:266:05Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:092.611:242.74:59-0.15:08-0.16:246:06Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:462.66:360.06:42-0.17:237:07Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:012.71:252.57:170.17:230.07:217:08Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue1:432.72:092.48:050.18:090.07:207:09First Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:302.72:572.39:010.29:030.17:187:10First Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:232.73:542.210:040.210:050.17:177:11First Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:272.75:022.211:140.211:150.07:167:12First Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:412.86:162.412:230.17:147:13Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:532.97:222.612:25-0.11:240.07:137:14Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon7:563.18:222.81:30-0.22:21-0.17:117:14Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue8:543.29:183.12:32-0.33:14-0.27:107:15Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:473.310:113.33:30-0.44:03-0.37:087:16Full Moon20Wed
21Thu10:373.311:003.44:24-0.54:49-0.47:077:17Full Moon21Thu
22Fri11:243.211:483.45:15-0.45:33-0.37:057:18Full Moon22Fri
23Sat12:113.16:05-0.36:17-0.37:047:19Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:373.312:582.96:56-0.27:04-0.17:027:20Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon1:263.21:472.77:500.07:540.07:017:21Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue2:163.02:362.58:460.18:470.26:597:21Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:082.83:282.39:430.39:440.36:587:22Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:042.64:272.210:430.410:460.46:567:23Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:122.55:372.211:430.411:490.46:557:24Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat6:202.56:422.312:380.46:537:25Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun7:162.67:342.412:460.31:250.46:527:26Waning Crescent31Sun
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 3:53 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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