Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : in 6h 09m at 10:27 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 5:03 pm (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - Mar 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:252.72:452.29:050.18:580.06:345:59First Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:292.63:502.010:120.210:020.16:336:00First Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:462.55:042.011:170.211:070.16:316:01Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu5:562.56:092.112:150.26:306:02Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:512.57:032.212:070.11:070.26:286:03Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat7:372.67:502.31:010.01:520.16:276:04Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun8:172.68:322.51:490.02:320.16:266:05Full Moon7Sun
8Mon8:532.79:092.62:330.03:060.06:246:06Full Moon8Mon
9Tue9:272.79:442.73:12-0.13:370.06:236:07Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:592.710:172.73:48-0.14:050.06:216:08Full Moon10Wed
11Thu10:312.710:492.74:22-0.14:330.06:206:09Full Moon11Thu
12Fri11:042.611:222.74:560.05:020.06:186:10Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:382.511:572.75:320.05:340.06:176:11Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun1:152.47:110.17:100.17:167:12Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon1:372.71:562.37:560.27:540.17:147:13Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue2:212.72:422.28:470.38:450.27:137:13Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:112.73:342.29:470.39:440.27:117:14Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:122.74:392.110:550.310:540.27:107:15Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:252.75:542.212:040.37:087:16Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat6:382.97:032.412:060.11:060.17:077:17Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun7:413.18:032.71:13-0.12:020.07:057:18Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon8:383.28:593.02:16-0.22:55-0.27:047:19Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue9:313.39:523.33:15-0.33:44-0.37:027:20New Moon23Tue
24Wed10:223.310:423.44:10-0.44:30-0.37:017:21New Moon24Wed
25Thu11:103.311:303.55:02-0.45:14-0.46:597:21New Moon25Thu
26Fri11:573.15:52-0.45:59-0.36:587:22Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:193.512:462.96:45-0.26:45-0.26:567:23Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun1:103.31:362.77:400.07:360.06:557:24Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon2:023.12:272.58:380.18:310.16:537:25First Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:562.93:212.49:380.39:310.26:527:26First Quarter30Tue
31Wed3:552.74:232.310:410.410:360.36:507:27First Quarter31Wed
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 1:45 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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