Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 03m at 10:52 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 5:23 pm (3.2 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 - May 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:412.68:053.01:360.31:360.36:107:54Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat8:242.68:443.12:250.22:170.36:097:55Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun9:052.69:223.23:090.22:560.26:077:56New Moon3Sun
4Mon9:442.79:573.23:490.23:330.26:067:57New Moon4Mon
5Tue10:212.710:323.24:260.24:090.26:057:57New Moon5Tue
6Wed10:582.711:063.25:010.24:440.26:047:58New Moon6Wed
7Thu11:352.611:423.15:350.25:190.36:037:59Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:122.66:090.35:550.36:028:00Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:193.012:522.56:470.36:360.46:018:01Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun1:003.01:352.57:280.47:220.46:018:02Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:442.92:202.58:140.48:160.46:008:03First Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:312.83:082.69:020.49:150.45:598:03First Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:222.84:022.79:530.310:180.45:588:04First Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:192.75:012.910:470.311:250.35:578:05First Quarter14Thu
15Fri5:232.76:033.111:420.25:568:06Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:272.87:013.312:290.212:370.15:558:07Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:272.87:573.61:290.11:300.05:558:08Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:232.98:523.72:28-0.12:25-0.15:548:08Full Moon18Mon
19Tue9:192.99:473.83:26-0.13:20-0.15:538:09Full Moon19Tue
20Wed10:142.910:413.84:20-0.24:14-0.25:538:10Full Moon20Wed
21Thu11:082.911:353.75:12-0.25:08-0.15:528:11Full Moon21Thu
22Fri12:022.96:04-0.16:02-0.15:518:12Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:303.512:582.86:570.07:010.05:518:12Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun1:263.31:562.87:530.18:040.25:508:13Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon2:213.12:532.88:470.29:090.35:508:14Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:152.83:502.89:400.210:130.45:498:15Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:102.64:502.810:310.311:160.45:498:15Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu5:092.55:502.811:200.35:488:16Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri6:082.46:422.912:140.412:070.35:488:17Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat6:592.47:273.01:060.412:500.35:478:17Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun7:462.48:083.01:540.31:330.35:478:18Waning Crescent31Sun
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 2:07 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 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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