Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 49m at 5:52 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:11 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - Apr 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:052.66:292.412:210.36:497:28Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:052.77:252.612:360.31:120.36:487:28Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:532.78:112.71:310.21:580.36:467:29Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:362.88:532.82:200.22:400.26:457:30Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:152.89:312.93:050.13:180.26:437:31New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:522.810:063.03:450.13:530.16:427:32New Moon6Thu
7Fri10:272.910:403.14:230.14:250.16:407:33New Moon7Fri
8Sat11:022.811:133.14:570.14:570.16:397:34New Moon8Sat
9Sun11:362.811:463.15:310.15:280.16:387:35Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:122.76:050.16:010.26:367:35Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:213.012:502.66:420.26:390.26:357:36Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:003.01:312.67:240.37:220.26:337:37Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu1:432.92:162.58:120.38:130.36:327:38First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:322.93:062.59:050.39:110.36:317:39First Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:262.94:032.510:050.310:150.36:297:40First Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:282.95:092.611:090.311:250.26:287:41First Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:392.96:172.812:110.26:277:42Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:463.07:183.112:320.11:080.16:257:42Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:463.28:153.31:340.02:020.06:247:43Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:423.39:093.62:34-0.22:55-0.26:237:44Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:363.310:013.73:31-0.33:46-0.26:217:45Full Moon21Fri
22Sat10:283.310:523.84:25-0.34:34-0.36:207:46Full Moon22Sat
23Sun11:183.211:423.75:16-0.35:22-0.26:197:47Full Moon23Sun
24Mon12:083.16:06-0.26:11-0.16:187:48Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:343.61:003.06:59-0.17:030.06:167:49Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:263.41:532.87:550.18:000.26:157:50Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu2:203.12:472.78:520.29:010.36:147:50Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:152.93:442.69:490.310:030.46:137:51Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:132.74:472.610:460.411:070.46:127:52Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun5:192.65:532.611:400.46:117:53Third Quarter30Sun
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 9:01 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 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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