Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 58m at 4:57 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:21 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - Nov 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:562.64:152.810:090.710:420.66:295:08First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:572.75:142.811:070.711:270.56:305:07Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:492.96:042.911:590.66:315:06Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:343.16:492.912:100.412:480.46:325:05Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:153.37:333.012:520.31:350.36:335:04Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:573.48:163.11:340.22:210.26:345:03Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:393.69:003.12:170.13:050.16:355:02Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:213.79:443.13:000.03:480.16:365:01Full Moon8Sun
9Mon10:053.710:303.13:430.04:330.16:375:00Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:513.711:193.04:280.05:210.16:384:59Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:423.65:160.06:140.16:394:58Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:132.912:363.56:120.17:120.26:404:58Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:112.91:333.37:160.28:130.26:414:57Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:112.92:333.28:240.29:140.26:424:56Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:172.93:393.09:340.310:150.16:434:55Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:293.04:502.910:440.211:130.16:444:55Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:363.15:532.911:480.26:454:54Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:343.36:482.912:060.012:460.16:464:53Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:253.47:392.912:560.01:410.16:474:53Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:123.58:262.91:45-0.12:310.06:484:52New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:563.59:102.92:30-0.13:170.06:494:52New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:373.49:522.83:13-0.13:590.06:504:51New Moon22Sun
23Mon10:153.310:332.73:530.04:380.16:514:51New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:533.211:142.64:300.15:170.16:524:50Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:333.111:562.55:080.25:570.26:534:50Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:132.95:490.36:400.36:544:50Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:412.412:562.86:350.47:230.36:554:49Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:262.41:402.67:260.48:080.36:564:49First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:122.32:262.58:200.58:540.36:574:49First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:022.43:182.49:190.59:430.36:584:49First Quarter30Mon
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 8:09 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 2% 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 maximum.

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 New Moon (2% illuminated). This places Norfolk, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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