Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 32m at 11:19 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 6:02 pm (2.9 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 - Mar 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:562.78:102.31:260.02:120.06:355:59Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:372.88:522.62:15-0.22:50-0.16:336:00New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:172.99:332.83:00-0.23:27-0.26:326:01New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:562.910:132.93:43-0.34:03-0.36:316:02New Moon4Sat
5Sun10:372.910:553.04:27-0.34:41-0.36:296:03Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:202.811:413.15:12-0.35:21-0.36:286:04Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:062.76:03-0.26:07-0.36:266:05Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:303.112:552.56:59-0.16:58-0.26:256:06Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu1:243.01:492.38:010.17:57-0.16:246:07First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:232.92:492.29:100.29:020.06:226:08First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:332.74:032.110:230.210:160.06:216:08First Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:572.76:242.212:320.27:197:09Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:122.87:322.412:290.01:330.17:187:10Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue8:112.98:302.61:34-0.12:270.07:167:11Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed9:022.99:212.82:34-0.13:16-0.17:157:12Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:472.910:062.93:27-0.23:58-0.17:137:13Full Moon16Thu
17Fri10:272.910:463.04:14-0.24:35-0.17:127:14Full Moon17Fri
18Sat11:042.811:233.04:57-0.25:09-0.17:107:15Full Moon18Sat
19Sun11:392.711:593.05:36-0.15:42-0.17:097:16Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:152.66:140.06:130.07:077:17Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:352.912:522.56:520.16:470.17:067:17Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed1:122.81:312.47:330.27:230.27:047:18Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu1:522.72:122.28:180.38:060.37:037:19Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:352.62:562.19:070.48:550.47:027:20Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:232.53:472.010:020.59:520.47:007:21Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:212.44:482.011:040.510:580.46:597:22Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:312.45:582.112:040.56:577:23Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:372.56:582.312:040.412:560.46:567:24Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:302.77:482.51:030.31:430.36:547:25Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu8:172.88:352.81:570.12:270.16:537:25Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri9:023.09:193.12:490.03:100.06:517:26New Moon31Fri
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 2:40 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 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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