Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : in 18m at 9:56 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 4:20 pm (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - Dec 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:502.76:032.212:120.46:594:48Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:332.86:492.31:000.37:004:48Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:152.97:342.312:400.11:470.27:014:48Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:573.18:182.31:240.02:310.17:024:48Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:403.19:022.42:090.03:140.07:034:48Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:233.29:462.42:54-0.13:560.07:034:48Full Moon6Thu
7Fri10:073.210:322.43:39-0.14:390.07:044:48Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:533.211:212.44:24-0.25:240.07:054:48Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:423.15:14-0.16:140.07:064:48Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:142.512:343.06:11-0.17:07-0.17:074:48Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:102.51:282.87:150.08:00-0.17:074:49Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:072.62:232.78:220.08:55-0.17:084:49Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:092.73:242.59:310.19:51-0.17:094:49Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:162.84:312.310:410.010:48-0.27:104:49Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:222.95:362.311:460.011:43-0.27:104:49Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:223.06:352.312:46-0.17:114:50Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:163.17:292.312:37-0.21:42-0.17:114:50Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue8:073.18:212.31:30-0.32:34-0.17:124:51New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:553.19:092.32:21-0.33:21-0.27:134:51New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:393.19:542.33:09-0.34:04-0.27:134:51New Moon20Thu
21Fri10:213.010:382.33:53-0.24:44-0.17:144:52New Moon21Fri
22Sat11:002.811:202.24:34-0.15:23-0.17:144:52Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:402.75:160.06:020.07:154:53Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:042.212:192.56:000.16:410.07:154:53Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:472.11:002.36:470.27:200.07:154:54Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed1:302.11:412.27:380.27:590.17:164:55First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:132.12:252.08:320.38:390.17:164:55First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:002.13:141.99:300.39:250.17:164:56First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:532.24:111.810:310.310:150.17:174:57First Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:522.35:121.811:290.211:080.07:174:57Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon5:482.46:091.812:230.17:174:58Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 1:08 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Norfolk, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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