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 3h 09m 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 - May 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:122.76:130.16:030.16:107:53Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:293.31:012.67:020.26:540.26:097:54Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu1:213.21:552.67:580.27:540.26:087:55Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri2:183.12:532.68:570.39:000.26:077:56First Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:173.03:552.79:570.310:110.36:067:57First Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:212.95:032.810:570.211:220.26:057:58First Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:312.96:123.011:550.26:047:59Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:372.87:123.312:300.112:480.16:038:00Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:352.88:053.41:310.11:390.06:028:00Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu8:282.88:553.62:280.02:290.06:018:01Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:182.89:433.63:220.03:170.06:008:02Full Moon11Fri
12Sat10:052.810:293.54:110.04:030.05:598:03Full Moon12Sat
13Sun10:502.811:123.44:560.04:470.15:588:04Full Moon13Sun
14Mon11:342.711:553.35:390.15:290.15:578:05Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:182.66:220.26:120.35:578:06Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:383.11:042.57:060.36:580.45:568:06Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu1:232.91:512.57:520.47:490.55:558:07Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri2:092.82:392.48:390.48:440.55:548:08Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:552.63:272.49:240.59:410.65:548:09Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:432.54:182.510:100.510:410.65:538:10Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:372.45:142.610:550.511:400.55:528:10Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:362.46:082.711:410.45:528:11Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:312.46:562.912:340.512:250.45:518:12Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:202.47:403.01:240.41:090.35:508:13Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri8:062.58:233.22:120.31:530.25:508:14Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:522.59:073.33:000.22:400.25:498:14New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:382.69:533.43:460.13:270.15:498:15New Moon27Sun
28Mon10:242.610:393.54:300.14:140.05:488:16New Moon28Mon
29Tue11:102.711:283.55:150.05:020.05:488:16New Moon29Tue
30Wed11:592.76:010.05:520.05:488:17Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:183.412:522.76:510.16:470.15:478:18Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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