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 2h 16m 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 - Feb 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:372.79:572.33:14-0.33:57-0.37:065:30Full Moon1Fri
2Sat10:122.710:342.33:53-0.34:30-0.37:055:31Full Moon2Sat
3Sun10:492.711:132.44:31-0.35:04-0.37:055:32Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:272.611:542.45:12-0.35:41-0.37:045:33Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:092.65:58-0.26:23-0.37:035:34Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:392.512:552.46:49-0.27:09-0.37:025:35Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu1:282.51:442.37:47-0.18:01-0.37:015:37Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:212.62:392.28:50-0.18:58-0.27:005:38Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:222.63:432.110:000.010:03-0.26:595:39Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:342.64:572.011:11-0.111:11-0.36:585:40Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:462.76:072.112:17-0.16:575:41Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:512.97:112.312:16-0.41:18-0.26:565:42Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed7:513.08:102.41:18-0.42:14-0.36:555:43New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:453.19:042.62:17-0.53:05-0.46:545:44New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:343.19:532.73:12-0.53:50-0.56:525:45New Moon15Fri
16Sat10:193.010:392.74:01-0.54:33-0.46:515:46New Moon16Sat
17Sun11:022.911:252.74:48-0.45:14-0.46:505:47Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:452.75:36-0.35:55-0.36:495:48Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:092.612:282.56:24-0.26:36-0.26:485:49Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:532.51:102.37:150.07:19-0.16:465:50Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu1:372.41:542.18:060.18:030.06:455:51First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:222.32:412.09:010.28:510.16:445:52First Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:132.23:371.910:000.39:450.26:435:53First Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:172.24:431.811:000.310:440.26:415:54First Quarter24Sun
25Mon5:242.35:461.911:550.311:400.16:405:55Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:202.46:392.012:450.26:395:56Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:082.57:262.212:320.01:300.16:375:57Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:512.68:102.31:220.02:120.06:365:58Waxing Gibbous28Thu
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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