Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 01m at 6:27 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:44 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - May 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:513.21:242.77:190.27:170.26:107:53Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:383.12:132.78:110.38:130.36:097:54Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:303.13:072.79:070.39:140.36:087:55First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:273.04:062.710:060.310:220.36:077:56First Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:303.05:132.811:090.211:320.26:067:57First Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:413.06:203.012:090.16:057:58Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:473.07:213.312:380.11:050.06:047:59Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:473.18:173.51:400.01:59-0.16:038:00Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:433.19:113.72:39-0.12:51-0.16:028:00Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:373.210:023.73:35-0.23:42-0.26:018:01Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:273.110:513.74:28-0.24:31-0.26:008:02Full Moon11Tue
12Wed11:163.111:393.65:17-0.25:17-0.15:598:03Full Moon12Wed
13Thu12:053.06:05-0.16:050.05:588:04Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:283.412:542.86:540.06:550.15:588:05Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat1:173.21:452.77:460.27:490.35:578:06Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun2:073.02:362.68:380.38:460.45:568:06Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:562.83:272.69:290.49:450.55:558:07Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:472.74:232.510:200.410:440.55:548:08Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:442.55:232.611:100.411:430.55:548:09Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:452.56:202.711:570.45:538:10Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:402.57:072.812:370.412:410.45:528:10Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:282.57:502.91:260.41:230.35:528:11Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun8:122.68:303.12:120.32:040.35:518:12Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:542.69:093.22:570.22:450.25:518:13New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:362.79:483.23:390.13:260.25:508:13New Moon25Tue
26Wed10:162.710:273.34:180.14:060.15:498:14New Moon26Wed
27Thu10:562.711:063.34:570.14:460.15:498:15New Moon27Thu
28Fri11:382.711:483.35:360.15:280.15:488:16Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:222.76:180.16:130.15:488:16Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:343.31:102.77:040.17:040.15:488:17Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon1:243.22:012.87:560.18:030.25:478:18Waxing 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 9:35 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 88% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated). This places Norfolk, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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