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 5h 43m at 10:30 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 5:02 pm (3.3 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 - Dec 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:302.63:552.79:490.210:200.16:594:49First Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:432.75:022.610:590.211:130.07:004:48Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:472.96:002.512:010.17:014:48Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:393.06:512.512:030.012:570.17:024:48Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon7:263.17:382.512:49-0.11:490.07:034:48Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue8:093.18:222.41:34-0.12:360.07:034:48Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:493.19:042.42:17-0.13:180.07:044:48Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:273.19:442.42:57-0.13:560.07:054:48Full Moon8Thu
9Fri10:033.010:232.33:350.04:320.07:064:48Full Moon9Fri
10Sat10:392.911:032.34:110.05:090.17:074:48Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:162.811:442.24:470.15:460.17:074:49Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon11:552.75:260.16:260.27:084:49Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:272.112:362.66:100.27:070.27:094:49Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed1:112.11:182.56:590.37:480.27:104:49Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:552.12:022.47:530.38:310.27:104:50Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:432.22:492.38:510.39:170.17:114:50Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:352.33:452.29:530.310:070.17:124:50Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:332.44:452.110:550.210:580.07:124:51Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:292.65:442.211:540.111:49-0.17:134:51Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:222.96:392.212:500.07:134:51Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed7:143.17:332.312:41-0.21:46-0.27:144:52Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu8:073.28:272.41:34-0.32:40-0.37:144:52New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:003.39:202.42:29-0.43:31-0.37:154:53New Moon23Fri
24Sat9:523.410:132.53:22-0.54:21-0.47:154:54New Moon24Sat
25Sun10:453.311:072.54:14-0.55:12-0.47:164:54Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:393.25:09-0.46:05-0.37:164:55Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:042.512:343.06:10-0.37:00-0.37:164:55Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed1:042.51:292.77:15-0.27:55-0.27:174:56First Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:032.52:242.58:23-0.18:49-0.27:174:57First Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:052.53:232.29:310.09:44-0.27:174:57First Quarter30Fri
31Sat4:132.54:282.110:390.010:34-0.27:174:58First Quarter31Sat
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 1:46 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 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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