Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : 10:52 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 38m at 4:45 am (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - Feb 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:002.66:152.012:25-0.17:065:31Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:032.77:182.112:20-0.31:23-0.17:055:32Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue7:582.88:132.21:21-0.42:16-0.27:045:33New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:462.89:022.42:18-0.43:02-0.37:035:34New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:282.89:462.53:08-0.43:42-0.47:025:35New Moon5Thu
6Fri10:072.710:262.53:52-0.44:18-0.47:015:36New Moon6Fri
7Sat10:432.611:042.54:33-0.34:52-0.37:005:37Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:202.511:412.55:12-0.25:25-0.36:595:38Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:572.35:53-0.15:59-0.26:585:39Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:192.412:352.26:350.06:34-0.16:575:40Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:572.31:152.07:200.17:130.06:565:41First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:382.31:571.98:080.27:570.16:555:42First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:232.22:441.89:030.38:470.16:545:43First Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:162.13:421.710:050.39:460.16:535:44First Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:232.24:511.711:090.310:500.16:525:45Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:312.35:541.812:040.26:515:46Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:282.46:482.012:550.16:505:47Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:172.67:382.212:45-0.11:410.06:485:49Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:042.88:242.51:39-0.22:24-0.26:475:50Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:482.99:092.72:30-0.43:05-0.36:465:51Full Moon20Fri
21Sat9:312.99:542.93:18-0.53:45-0.46:455:52Full Moon21Sat
22Sun10:142.910:383.04:05-0.54:24-0.56:435:53Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:592.911:263.14:52-0.55:06-0.56:425:54Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:462.75:43-0.45:52-0.46:415:55Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:163.112:362.56:39-0.26:44-0.36:405:56Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:103.01:292.37:40-0.17:41-0.26:385:57Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:092.82:262.28:460.08:45-0.16:375:57Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:162.73:352.19:560.19:57-0.16:365:58Third Quarter28Sat
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 7:48 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 30% 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 Waning Crescent (30% 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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