Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:05 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 50m at 1:49 am (2.9 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 - Oct 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:562.73:163.18:520.810:090.87:006:48Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:492.64:093.09:470.811:060.87:016:47Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:512.65:133.010:480.87:026:45Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:582.76:163.112:000.811:50 AM0.87:036:44Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:542.87:083.112:470.712:450.77:046:42Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:403.07:523.21:300.61:360.67:056:41Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon8:223.28:343.32:090.52:240.57:056:39Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:033.49:153.42:480.43:100.47:066:38New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:423.69:553.43:260.33:540.37:076:37New Moon9Wed
10Thu10:213.710:363.44:030.24:370.37:086:35New Moon10Thu
11Fri11:013.811:183.44:410.25:200.27:096:34New Moon11Fri
12Sat11:443.95:200.26:050.37:106:32Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:033.312:303.86:030.26:560.37:116:31Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:523.11:223.86:510.37:540.47:126:30Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue1:463.02:183.77:490.48:570.57:136:28First Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:452.93:193.68:530.410:030.57:136:27First Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:492.94:263.410:040.511:090.57:146:26First Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:042.95:413.411:180.57:156:24Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:203.16:493.412:110.412:280.47:166:23Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:233.37:453.41:070.31:300.37:176:22Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:163.58:363.41:570.22:270.37:186:20Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:053.69:223.42:440.23:210.27:196:19Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:503.710:063.33:280.14:090.27:206:18Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:313.710:473.24:090.14:520.27:216:17Full Moon24Thu
25Fri11:093.711:273.14:470.25:330.37:226:15Full Moon25Fri
26Sat11:473.65:230.36:140.47:236:14Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:073.012:253.45:590.46:560.57:246:13Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:502.81:053.36:370.57:420.67:256:12Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue1:352.71:493.17:190.68:310.67:266:11Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed2:222.62:343.08:090.79:210.77:276:10Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:112.53:232.99:040.710:140.77:286:09Third Quarter31Thu
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 4:57 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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