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 4h 38m 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 - Sep 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:513.210:083.43:450.33:550.36:367:33Full Moon1Tue
2Wed10:313.310:443.44:220.34:360.46:377:31Full Moon2Wed
3Thu11:073.311:203.34:560.35:150.46:387:30Full Moon3Thu
4Fri11:423.311:553.25:270.35:520.56:397:28Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:173.35:570.46:300.56:397:27Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:323.112:533.36:280.47:100.66:407:25Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon1:112.91:313.27:020.57:540.76:417:24Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:522.82:103.27:410.68:430.86:427:22Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:352.72:543.18:260.79:350.86:437:21Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:222.63:433.19:170.710:340.86:437:19Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:172.54:423.110:150.711:360.86:447:18Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:232.65:493.211:200.76:457:16Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:292.76:513.412:330.712:230.66:467:15Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:262.97:463.51:260.51:230.46:477:13Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue8:183.28:383.72:150.42:200.36:477:12Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed9:083.59:293.83:030.23:160.26:487:10New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:583.710:183.83:490.14:090.16:497:09New Moon17Thu
18Fri10:463.911:063.84:330.05:010.06:507:07New Moon18Fri
19Sat11:354.011:553.65:170.05:520.16:517:06Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:264.06:020.16:480.26:517:04Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:463.41:194.06:510.17:480.36:527:03Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue1:413.22:163.87:460.38:510.46:537:01First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:373.03:153.78:460.49:560.56:547:00First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:382.94:213.59:510.511:030.66:556:58First Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:492.85:363.411:010.66:566:57First Quarter25Fri
26Sat6:072.86:433.412:060.612:080.66:566:55Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun7:103.07:373.41:010.61:090.66:576:54Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon8:023.18:223.41:500.52:030.56:586:52Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue8:473.39:033.42:340.52:520.56:596:51Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed9:283.49:413.43:130.43:360.57:006:49Full Moon30Wed
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 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.

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