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 1h 31m 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 - May 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:053.010:243.74:06-0.14:03-0.16:107:54New Moon1Mon
2Tue10:543.011:143.84:56-0.24:50-0.26:097:54New Moon2Tue
3Wed11:442.95:47-0.15:39-0.16:087:55Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu12:063.712:372.86:410.06:320.06:077:56Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri1:033.51:342.87:400.17:340.16:067:57Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat2:033.32:342.78:420.28:410.26:057:58First Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:053.13:382.79:440.39:510.36:047:59First Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:112.94:482.710:460.311:030.36:038:00First Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:222.85:592.811:440.36:028:01First Quarter9Tue
10Wed6:282.76:582.912:100.312:360.36:018:01Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu7:212.77:483.11:090.31:220.26:008:02Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri8:072.78:313.22:020.22:050.25:598:03Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat8:492.69:113.22:510.22:460.25:588:04Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun9:302.69:483.33:340.23:240.25:578:05Full Moon14Sun
15Mon10:082.610:243.24:140.14:010.25:578:06Full Moon15Mon
16Tue10:452.610:593.24:500.14:360.25:568:07Full Moon16Tue
17Wed11:222.611:343.15:250.25:100.35:558:07Full Moon17Wed
18Thu12:002.56:000.25:450.35:548:08Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri12:113.012:392.56:360.36:220.45:548:09Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:512.91:212.47:170.47:060.45:538:10Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun1:342.82:042.48:010.47:560.55:528:11Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon2:192.82:502.48:460.48:520.55:528:11Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:062.73:392.59:340.49:510.55:518:12Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:582.74:332.610:240.310:550.45:508:13Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:572.65:332.811:160.311:590.35:508:14Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri5:592.76:303.112:080.25:498:14Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat6:582.77:243.312:590.212:590.15:498:15Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun7:532.88:173.51:570.11:510.05:488:16Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon8:482.89:103.72:540.02:44-0.15:488:17New Moon29Mon
30Tue9:422.810:053.83:49-0.13:38-0.15:488:17New Moon30Tue
31Wed10:362.910:593.74:43-0.24:32-0.25:478:18New Moon31Wed
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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