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 13m at 11:41 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:16 am (2.2 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 - Feb 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:052.312:152.36:06-0.16:28-0.17:065:30Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:452.212:542.16:510.07:04-0.17:055:31Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:242.21:332.07:380.17:420.07:045:32Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:052.22:161.88:290.28:240.17:035:34Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:522.13:051.79:250.29:130.17:035:35Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:482.14:051.610:280.210:110.17:025:36Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:532.25:121.711:290.211:110.07:015:37Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:552.36:121.812:240.17:005:38Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:492.57:051.912:09-0.11:160.06:595:39Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:402.77:562.11:04-0.22:05-0.16:585:40Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:272.98:442.31:58-0.32:50-0.36:575:41New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:133.09:312.52:49-0.43:32-0.46:555:42New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:583.110:172.73:37-0.54:13-0.56:545:43New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:423.011:042.84:25-0.54:54-0.56:535:44Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:292.911:532.95:15-0.55:38-0.56:525:45Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:172.76:10-0.46:25-0.46:515:46Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:452.91:082.57:09-0.37:17-0.46:505:47First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:392.82:012.38:12-0.18:12-0.36:495:48First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:372.72:592.19:200.09:14-0.26:475:49First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:462.64:102.010:310.110:21-0.16:465:50First Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:072.65:272.011:390.111:29-0.16:455:51Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:182.66:332.112:400.16:445:52Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:162.77:302.212:32-0.11:350.06:425:53Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu8:062.78:202.41:29-0.22:23-0.16:415:54Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri8:492.79:052.52:21-0.23:05-0.16:405:55Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:272.79:442.63:07-0.23:41-0.26:385:56Full Moon26Sat
27Sun10:012.710:202.63:47-0.24:13-0.26:375:57Full Moon27Sun
28Mon10:342.710:552.64:24-0.24:43-0.16:365:58Full Moon28Mon
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 2:28 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 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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