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 1h 59m 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 - May 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:373.01:042.57:010.36:490.46:107:54Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon1:193.01:472.47:460.47:380.46:097:55Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue2:062.92:352.48:370.48:340.46:087:56Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:572.93:272.59:310.49:370.46:077:56Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:532.84:272.510:290.410:450.46:067:57Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:582.85:342.711:270.311:540.36:047:58Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:052.96:363.012:230.26:047:59Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:063.07:323.312:580.11:150.16:038:00Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon8:023.08:263.51:580.02:060.06:028:01Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:563.19:193.72:56-0.12:57-0.16:018:02New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:493.110:113.83:52-0.23:48-0.26:008:03New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:413.011:033.84:45-0.24:38-0.25:598:03New Moon12Thu
13Fri11:323.011:553.75:36-0.25:27-0.15:588:04Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:252.96:280.06:200.05:578:05Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:493.51:202.87:240.17:170.15:568:06Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon1:463.22:172.78:220.28:210.25:568:07Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue2:433.03:152.69:200.39:260.35:558:08First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:402.84:162.610:160.410:320.45:548:08First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:412.65:222.611:100.411:360.45:538:09First Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:452.56:212.712:000.45:538:10First Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:402.57:102.912:330.412:440.45:528:11Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:272.57:523.01:240.41:240.35:518:12Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:092.58:313.12:110.32:030.35:518:12Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:502.59:093.12:550.22:410.35:508:13Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed9:302.59:463.23:360.23:200.35:508:14Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:092.510:223.24:140.23:570.25:498:15Full Moon26Thu
27Fri10:472.510:593.24:500.24:340.25:498:15Full Moon27Fri
28Sat11:242.511:363.15:260.25:100.25:488:16Full Moon28Sat
29Sun12:032.56:020.25:490.35:488:17Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:163.112:452.56:420.26:320.35:488:17Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue1:003.01:302.57:270.37:230.35:478:18Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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