Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 53m at 7:18 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 1:36 pm (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - Dec 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:593.08:112.51:280.02:210.16:594:48Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:363.18:512.52:070.03:010.17:004:48Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:113.19:292.52:440.03:380.07:014:48Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:453.010:062.53:200.04:120.07:024:48Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:193.010:442.43:550.04:470.17:034:48Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:552.911:222.34:290.15:220.17:044:48Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:322.85:060.16:000.17:044:48Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:032.312:132.85:480.26:410.17:054:48Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:472.212:562.76:360.27:270.17:064:48Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon1:332.31:432.67:300.28:150.17:074:48Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:222.32:342.58:300.29:070.17:084:49Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:182.43:322.59:340.210:020.07:084:49Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:202.64:372.510:420.110:59-0.17:094:49Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:232.85:402.511:450.011:54-0.27:104:49Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:213.16:392.612:46-0.27:104:50Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:163.37:362.612:48-0.41:44-0.37:114:50Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:113.48:322.71:43-0.52:41-0.47:124:50New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:053.59:262.72:38-0.53:34-0.57:124:51New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:583.510:202.73:31-0.64:25-0.57:134:51New Moon19Wed
20Thu10:503.411:132.64:23-0.55:16-0.47:134:52Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:433.25:17-0.46:09-0.37:144:52Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:092.512:373.06:15-0.37:03-0.27:144:53Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:062.51:302.77:17-0.17:57-0.27:154:53First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:032.42:222.58:200.08:50-0.17:154:54First Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:022.33:182.29:250.19:43-0.17:164:54First Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:072.34:192.110:290.110:350.07:164:55First Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:102.45:202.011:280.111:240.07:164:56Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:042.46:122.012:210.17:174:56Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:492.57:002.012:09-0.11:100.07:174:57Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:312.67:442.112:53-0.11:550.07:174:58Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon8:102.78:252.11:36-0.12:37-0.17:174:58Full Moon31Mon
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 10:27 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 23% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (23% illuminated). This places Norfolk, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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