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 11:02 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:45 am (2.4 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 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:193.010:453.84:23-0.24:20-0.26:097:54Full Moon1Thu
2Fri11:092.911:353.75:13-0.15:08-0.16:087:55Full Moon2Fri
3Sat11:592.96:020.05:570.06:077:56Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:263.512:502.86:540.16:500.16:067:57Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon1:183.21:442.77:480.27:480.36:057:58Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue2:113.02:382.68:430.38:500.46:047:59Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:042.83:332.59:360.49:530.56:037:59Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:582.64:332.510:280.510:560.56:028:00Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:582.55:362.611:180.511:560.56:018:01Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:592.46:312.712:040.46:008:02Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun6:512.47:162.812:490.412:460.45:598:03Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon7:362.57:573.01:380.41:260.45:598:04Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue8:192.58:363.12:230.32:060.35:588:05Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed9:012.59:143.23:060.32:460.35:578:05New Moon14Wed
15Thu9:412.69:523.23:470.23:260.25:568:06New Moon15Thu
16Fri10:202.610:293.24:250.24:050.25:558:07New Moon16Fri
17Sat10:592.611:083.25:020.24:440.25:558:08New Moon17Sat
18Sun11:382.611:483.25:390.25:240.25:548:09Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:202.66:190.26:080.25:538:09Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:323.21:072.67:030.26:570.25:528:10Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed1:203.11:572.67:520.27:550.35:528:11Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu2:123.02:502.78:440.28:580.35:518:12First Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:053.03:452.89:370.210:040.35:518:13First Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:032.84:473.010:320.211:120.25:508:13First Quarter24Sat
25Sun5:082.85:513.211:290.15:508:14Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon6:142.76:523.412:180.112:240.05:498:15Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue7:152.77:493.51:200.11:190.05:498:16Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed8:122.78:433.62:190.02:13-0.15:488:16Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu9:082.89:373.63:16-0.13:08-0.15:488:17Full Moon29Thu
30Fri10:022.810:293.64:09-0.14:01-0.15:478:18Full Moon30Fri
31Sat10:532.811:183.54:58-0.14:510.05:478:18Full Moon31Sat
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 1:53 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 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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