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 3h 33m 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 - Jan 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:472.79:052.12:16-0.23:15-0.17:174:59Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:242.79:442.22:56-0.23:50-0.27:185:00Full Moon2Wed
3Thu9:592.710:212.23:33-0.24:24-0.27:185:01Full Moon3Thu
4Fri10:342.710:582.14:10-0.24:57-0.27:185:02Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:102.711:382.14:47-0.25:32-0.27:185:03Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:492.65:28-0.26:11-0.27:185:03Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:202.212:312.56:14-0.16:53-0.27:185:04Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:042.21:162.47:07-0.17:39-0.27:185:05Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:522.32:062.38:050.08:30-0.27:185:06Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:462.43:012.29:090.09:25-0.27:175:07Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:472.54:062.110:18-0.110:26-0.37:175:08Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:552.65:152.111:26-0.111:28-0.47:175:09Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:002.86:202.212:30-0.27:175:10Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:013.07:212.212:28-0.51:31-0.37:175:11Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue8:003.18:202.31:27-0.52:29-0.47:165:12New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:563.29:162.42:26-0.63:22-0.57:165:13New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:483.210:082.53:21-0.64:11-0.57:165:14New Moon17Thu
18Fri10:373.110:592.54:13-0.64:58-0.57:155:15Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:262.911:502.55:04-0.55:45-0.57:155:16Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:142.75:57-0.46:32-0.47:145:17Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:422.41:012.56:53-0.27:20-0.37:145:18Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue1:322.31:472.27:51-0.18:07-0.27:135:19First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:222.32:352.08:490.08:55-0.17:135:20First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:152.23:281.99:490.19:440.07:125:21First Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:162.24:291.810:490.110:360.07:115:22First Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:182.25:311.811:450.111:280.07:115:24Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:112.36:251.812:360.17:105:25Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:582.47:131.912:17-0.11:240.07:095:26Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue7:422.57:582.01:04-0.12:08-0.17:095:27Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed8:232.68:402.11:50-0.22:48-0.17:085:28Full Moon30Wed
31Thu9:012.69:202.22:33-0.33:24-0.27:075:29Full Moon31Thu
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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