Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 51m at 9:39 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 4:07 pm (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - Mar 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:392.86:032.312:110.06:346:00Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:453.07:072.512:12-0.21:11-0.16:326:01Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue7:453.18:052.71:16-0.32:06-0.36:316:02New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:403.29:002.92:16-0.42:57-0.46:306:03New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:303.39:503.13:12-0.53:43-0.46:286:04New Moon5Thu
6Fri10:173.210:383.14:03-0.54:26-0.46:276:04New Moon6Fri
7Sat11:023.011:253.14:53-0.45:09-0.46:256:05Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:482.86:43-0.36:52-0.37:247:06Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:123.01:342.67:35-0.17:38-0.17:227:07Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue2:002.92:212.48:300.08:260.07:217:08First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:482.73:082.29:250.29:170.27:207:09First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:392.54:022.110:240.310:120.27:187:10First Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:392.45:062.011:260.411:140.37:177:11First Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:512.46:162.012:250.47:157:12Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:552.47:142.212:140.31:160.37:147:13Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:462.58:022.31:090.22:020.37:127:14Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:292.68:462.51:590.22:430.27:117:15Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:092.79:262.62:460.13:210.17:097:15Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:452.810:032.83:290.03:550.07:087:16Full Moon19Thu
20Fri10:202.810:382.94:09-0.14:270.07:067:17Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:552.811:123.04:46-0.14:590.07:057:18Full Moon21Sat
22Sun11:302.811:483.05:23-0.15:31-0.17:037:19Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:072.76:020.06:060.07:027:20Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:273.012:482.76:440.06:460.07:007:21Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:113.01:332.67:330.17:330.06:597:22Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:593.02:232.58:280.28:280.16:577:23Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:533.03:192.49:300.29:310.16:567:23Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:552.94:242.410:390.310:430.16:557:24Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:092.95:402.411:480.211:570.16:537:25Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:263.06:532.612:520.16:527:26Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue7:313.17:552.91:050.01:490.06:507:27Waning Crescent31Tue
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 12:53 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (52% illuminated). This places Norfolk, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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