Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 14m at 11:54 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:34 am (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - Aug 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:182.34:532.810:210.511:400.66:118:11Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:172.35:512.911:120.56:118:10Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:192.36:462.912:340.612:040.56:128:09Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed7:132.37:353.01:230.512:560.56:138:08Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu8:032.48:213.12:100.51:460.46:148:07Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:492.69:053.22:540.42:350.36:158:06Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:332.79:463.33:360.33:230.36:168:05New Moon7Sat
8Sun10:142.810:263.34:140.24:070.26:168:04New Moon8Sun
9Mon10:543.011:063.44:500.24:500.26:178:03New Moon9Mon
10Tue11:353.111:463.35:250.15:340.26:188:02Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:173.26:020.16:200.26:198:01Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:293.21:023.36:420.17:120.26:208:00Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri1:163.11:503.47:270.18:090.36:217:58Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat2:053.02:413.48:160.29:100.46:217:57First Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:572.93:363.49:100.210:150.46:227:56First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:552.74:393.410:090.211:230.46:237:55First Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:032.65:503.411:150.36:247:54Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:172.76:593.512:290.412:220.36:257:52Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:242.88:013.61:310.31:260.26:257:51Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri8:252.98:573.62:280.32:270.26:267:50Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat9:213.19:483.63:210.23:250.16:277:48Full Moon21Sat
22Sun10:123.210:343.64:080.14:170.16:287:47Full Moon22Sun
23Mon10:583.311:163.54:500.15:050.26:297:46Full Moon23Mon
24Tue11:413.311:573.35:280.15:500.36:307:44Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:233.36:050.26:350.46:307:43Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:373.11:043.36:420.37:220.56:317:42Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri1:193.01:453.27:200.48:120.66:327:40Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat2:012.82:263.17:590.59:020.76:337:39Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:462.63:093.18:420.69:560.76:347:37Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:332.53:583.09:290.710:540.86:347:36Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:292.44:563.010:230.711:520.86:357:35Third Quarter31Tue
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 2:44 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 32% 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 Third Quarter (32% 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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