Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 11:19 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 31m at 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 - Jul 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:182.92:512.98:380.19:100.25:508:28Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:092.83:443.09:280.110:140.25:508:28Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:052.74:433.110:220.011:210.25:518:28Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:082.65:483.211:190.05:518:28Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue6:152.66:513.412:270.212:170.05:528:27Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:182.67:503.51:290.11:150.05:528:27Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu8:172.68:483.52:280.02:13-0.15:538:27Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri9:152.79:433.53:250.03:12-0.15:538:27New Moon8Fri
9Sat10:102.810:353.54:180.04:07-0.15:548:26New Moon9Sat
10Sun11:022.811:243.45:050.04:590.05:558:26New Moon10Sun
11Mon11:522.85:500.05:490.15:558:26Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:103.212:412.86:350.16:390.25:568:25Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:553.01:292.87:190.17:320.35:578:25Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:402.82:162.88:020.28:260.45:578:24Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri2:232.63:002.88:440.39:200.55:588:24First Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:062.53:452.89:240.410:140.55:598:23First Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:532.34:342.810:070.411:110.55:598:23First Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:462.25:282.810:520.46:008:22First Quarter18Mon
19Tue5:472.26:232.812:060.511:42 AM0.46:018:22Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed6:452.27:132.912:570.512:320.46:028:21Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu7:362.38:003.01:460.41:220.46:028:20Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri8:242.48:463.12:330.42:120.36:038:20Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:112.59:313.23:180.33:010.36:048:19Full Moon23Sat
24Sun9:552.610:133.33:590.23:490.26:058:18Full Moon24Sun
25Mon10:382.710:553.34:390.14:340.16:058:17Full Moon25Mon
26Tue11:202.811:383.35:170.15:190.16:068:17Full Moon26Tue
27Wed12:043.05:560.06:060.16:078:16Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:223.312:513.16:370.06:580.26:088:15Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri1:093.21:393.27:220.07:560.26:098:14Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat1:583.02:303.38:100.08:570.36:098:13Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun2:502.93:243.39:010.110:010.36:108:12Third Quarter31Sun
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 8:17 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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