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 42m 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 - May 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:593.19:233.52:55-0.13:020.06:097:54New Moon1Fri
2Sat9:473.010:083.53:46-0.13:47-0.16:087:55New Moon2Sat
3Sun10:323.010:503.54:33-0.14:290.06:077:56New Moon3Sun
4Mon11:142.911:313.45:170.05:090.06:067:57New Moon4Mon
5Tue11:562.85:590.15:480.16:057:58Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:113.212:392.76:410.26:290.36:047:59Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:523.11:242.67:260.37:130.46:037:59Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri1:362.92:102.58:130.48:020.56:028:00Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat2:212.82:572.49:010.58:550.56:018:01First Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:082.63:472.49:500.59:530.66:008:02First Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:002.54:432.410:400.510:530.65:598:03First Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:592.55:432.511:300.511:530.55:588:04First Quarter12Tue
13Wed6:002.56:362.712:160.45:588:05Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:532.67:222.912:470.412:590.45:578:05Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:412.68:053.11:370.31:420.35:568:06Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat8:262.78:483.32:260.22:250.25:558:07Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun9:112.89:313.43:130.13:080.15:558:08Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:562.810:153.53:590.03:530.05:548:09Full Moon18Mon
19Tue10:412.811:013.64:440.04:370.05:538:10Full Moon19Tue
20Wed11:272.811:493.55:30-0.15:230.05:528:10Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:172.86:180.06:130.05:528:11Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:413.51:112.87:110.07:110.15:518:12Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat1:373.42:082.88:090.18:150.15:518:13Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun2:353.23:072.89:080.19:230.25:508:13Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:353.14:112.810:070.110:340.25:508:14Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:402.95:202.911:060.111:430.25:498:15Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:492.86:273.112:020.15:498:16Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:512.87:243.212:470.112:550.15:488:16Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri7:462.88:143.31:450.11:440.05:488:17Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat8:362.89:023.42:400.02:320.05:478:18Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun9:242.79:463.43:300.03:190.05:478:18New Moon31Sun
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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