Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 52m at 11:38 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 6:15 pm (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - Aug 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:272.78:583.42:320.22:260.16:118:11Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:202.89:473.43:240.13:200.16:128:10Full Moon2Sun
3Mon10:092.910:303.44:100.14:100.16:128:09Full Moon3Mon
4Tue10:542.911:113.34:510.14:550.26:138:08Full Moon4Tue
5Wed11:353.011:493.25:280.15:370.26:148:07Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:153.06:040.26:180.36:158:06Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:273.012:552.96:390.37:020.46:168:05Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:072.91:342.97:140.37:480.56:178:04Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun1:482.82:142.97:510.48:360.66:178:03Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:292.62:552.98:300.59:270.66:188:02Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:132.53:382.99:130.510:210.76:198:01Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:022.44:292.910:010.511:200.76:207:59Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:002.35:283.010:550.56:217:58Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:032.46:293.112:170.611:53 AM0.56:227:57Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:022.57:233.21:090.512:500.46:227:56Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:542.78:143.42:000.41:460.36:237:54Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:452.89:043.52:480.32:400.26:247:53New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:343.09:533.63:350.23:340.16:257:52New Moon18Tue
19Wed10:223.210:403.74:190.14:250.06:267:51New Moon19Wed
20Thu11:093.411:273.65:010.05:150.06:267:49New Moon20Thu
21Fri11:583.55:440.06:070.06:277:48Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:163.512:483.66:290.07:030.16:287:47Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:073.41:413.77:180.18:040.26:297:45Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon2:003.22:363.68:110.19:070.36:307:44First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:553.03:343.59:080.210:130.46:317:43First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:542.84:403.510:090.311:200.56:317:41First Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:032.75:523.411:140.46:327:40Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:172.76:593.412:240.512:190.46:337:38Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:222.87:553.41:220.41:200.46:347:37Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun8:172.98:443.42:150.42:160.46:357:36Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon9:073.19:283.43:030.33:080.36:357:34Full Moon31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8638654)

Common Questions About Norfolk, VA Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Norfolk, VA today?

Slack tide in Norfolk, VA is approximately 2:56 pm — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (22% illuminated). This places Norfolk, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA