Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : 11:38 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 12m at 5:34 am (2.5 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 - Nov 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:403.49:582.93:170.34:040.36:295:07Full Moon1Sun
2Mon10:133.410:342.83:480.34:380.46:305:06Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:473.411:122.74:210.35:130.46:315:05Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:243.311:522.64:560.45:530.56:325:04Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:053.25:350.46:380.56:335:03Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:372.512:513.16:220.57:290.56:345:02Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:262.51:413.17:180.58:250.56:355:01Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:202.52:373.08:210.59:230.56:365:01Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:212.63:403.09:300.510:220.36:375:00Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:292.84:483.010:400.411:170.26:384:59Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:323.15:513.111:450.26:394:58Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:293.46:473.212:090.112:450.16:414:57Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:223.67:413.21:00-0.11:440.06:424:57New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:143.88:343.21:50-0.22:40-0.16:434:56New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:053.99:263.12:40-0.23:32-0.26:444:55New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:563.910:173.03:29-0.24:23-0.26:454:55New Moon16Mon
17Tue10:473.811:082.94:18-0.25:15-0.16:464:54Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:393.65:08-0.16:100.16:474:53Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:032.812:343.46:030.17:080.26:484:53Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri1:002.61:293.17:050.28:060.36:494:52First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:592.52:252.98:090.39:020.36:504:52First Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:012.53:242.79:160.49:570.36:514:51First Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:092.54:272.610:210.410:480.36:524:51First Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:132.65:242.511:210.411:330.36:534:50Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:042.76:132.512:130.46:544:50Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:472.86:562.512:140.21:010.36:554:50Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:252.97:372.512:530.21:460.26:564:49Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:023.08:172.51:310.12:270.26:574:49Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:383.18:562.52:090.13:060.16:584:49Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:143.19:342.52:460.03:420.16:594:49Full Moon30Mon
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 8:36 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 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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