Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 18m at 9:56 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 4:20 pm (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - Apr 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:502.65:470.15:400.06:507:27Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:023.112:292.66:270.16:190.16:487:28Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:443.11:132.57:120.27:050.16:477:29Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:323.02:022.48:060.38:000.26:467:30First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:263.02:572.49:070.39:030.26:447:31First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:262.94:002.410:130.310:140.26:437:31First Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:362.95:142.511:210.311:290.26:417:32First Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:522.96:272.712:230.26:407:33Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:003.07:293.012:390.11:180.16:387:34Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:583.08:253.31:420.02:100.06:377:35Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:513.19:163.52:42-0.12:59-0.16:367:36Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:413.110:043.63:37-0.23:45-0.26:347:37Full Moon12Thu
13Fri10:283.010:503.64:27-0.24:29-0.26:337:38Full Moon13Fri
14Sat11:122.911:353.55:14-0.25:12-0.16:317:38Full Moon14Sat
15Sun11:562.85:59-0.15:540.06:307:39Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:193.412:412.76:450.16:380.16:297:40Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:053.11:282.57:340.37:260.36:277:41Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed1:532.92:162.48:260.48:200.46:267:42Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:422.73:062.39:190.59:180.56:257:43Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:352.64:022.310:130.610:210.66:237:44Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:342.55:072.311:080.611:250.56:227:45Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:402.56:112.411:580.56:217:45Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:382.57:022.612:240.512:420.56:207:46Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:262.57:452.81:150.41:230.46:187:47Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:082.68:253.02:030.32:010.36:177:48Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:492.69:033.12:480.22:400.26:167:49Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri9:292.79:413.33:310.23:190.26:157:50New Moon27Fri
28Sat10:082.710:193.34:110.13:580.16:147:51New Moon28Sat
29Sun10:482.710:593.44:500.14:370.16:127:52New Moon29Sun
30Mon11:282.711:423.45:300.15:180.16:117:53Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 1:08 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (41% illuminated). This places Norfolk, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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