Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : 11:19 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 25m at 5:16 am (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - Oct 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:553.07:253.312:500.612:520.57:016:48Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:513.28:133.41:410.51:490.57:016:46Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:393.38:553.32:260.42:420.57:026:45Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue9:213.59:343.33:070.43:290.47:036:43New Moon4Tue
5Wed10:003.510:103.33:430.44:100.47:046:42New Moon5Wed
6Thu10:353.610:443.24:160.44:480.47:056:40New Moon6Thu
7Fri11:083.611:193.14:470.45:230.57:066:39New Moon7Fri
8Sat11:403.511:543.05:160.45:590.57:076:38Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:153.55:460.56:360.67:076:36Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:322.912:523.46:180.67:170.77:086:35Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue1:122.71:323.36:550.78:030.87:096:33Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:562.62:173.27:400.78:550.87:106:32First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:432.53:073.18:340.89:510.87:116:31First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:362.54:033.19:360.810:510.87:126:29First Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:392.65:083.110:440.811:480.77:136:28First Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:482.76:133.211:520.77:146:27Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:473.07:093.312:390.512:540.57:156:25Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:393.38:003.41:260.41:510.47:166:24Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed8:283.68:503.52:120.22:460.27:166:23Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:163.99:403.52:590.13:400.17:176:21Full Moon20Thu
21Fri10:044.110:283.53:440.04:310.07:186:20Full Moon21Fri
22Sat10:534.111:173.44:30-0.15:220.07:196:19Full Moon22Sat
23Sun11:434.15:160.06:150.17:206:18Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:083.212:364.06:050.07:120.27:216:16Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:033.01:343.86:590.28:150.47:226:15Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed2:022.92:343.58:020.39:200.57:236:14Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:042.83:383.39:110.410:240.57:246:13Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:142.74:493.110:230.511:270.57:256:12Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:302.86:013.011:340.57:266:11Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:372.96:583.012:220.512:380.57:276:09Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon7:303.17:453.01:090.41:330.57:286:08Waning Crescent31Mon
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 71% 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 Waxing Gibbous (71% 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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