Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : 10:42 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 04m at 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 - Apr 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:293.28:513.12:08-0.12:42-0.16:497:28Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu9:213.29:423.33:07-0.23:31-0.26:477:29New Moon2Thu
3Fri10:103.210:303.44:00-0.34:16-0.26:467:30New Moon3Fri
4Sat10:553.211:143.44:49-0.34:58-0.26:447:30New Moon4Sat
5Sun11:383.011:573.45:36-0.25:38-0.16:437:31Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:212.96:21-0.16:190.06:417:32Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:413.21:062.77:080.17:010.16:407:33Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed1:253.11:512.67:580.27:470.36:397:34Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu2:102.92:382.48:490.48:380.46:377:35First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:572.73:272.39:420.59:320.56:367:36First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:492.64:242.310:390.510:330.56:347:37First Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:522.55:312.311:360.511:360.56:337:37First Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:012.56:332.412:270.56:327:38Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:582.67:232.612:340.41:120.46:307:39Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:452.78:072.71:260.31:540.46:297:40Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu8:272.78:482.92:140.22:330.36:287:41Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri9:082.89:263.13:000.23:110.26:267:42Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:472.910:043.23:430.13:480.16:257:43Full Moon18Sat
19Sun10:252.910:433.34:230.04:250.06:247:44Full Moon19Sun
20Mon11:052.911:223.45:030.05:020.06:227:44Full Moon20Mon
21Tue11:462.95:450.05:420.06:217:45Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:053.412:312.86:300.06:270.16:207:46Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:533.41:202.77:210.17:190.16:197:47Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri1:463.32:142.78:190.28:190.26:177:48Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:433.23:122.69:210.39:270.26:167:49Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:453.14:182.610:250.310:390.26:157:50Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:563.05:322.711:300.211:520.26:147:51Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:103.06:422.912:290.26:137:52Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:133.07:413.112:580.11:230.16:117:52Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu8:093.08:343.31:580.02:130.06:107:53Waning Crescent30Thu
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 7:24 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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