Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:09 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 53m at 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 - Dec 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:573.45:27-0.26:23-0.16:594:48Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:222.712:523.16:28-0.17:190.07:004:48Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu1:222.61:462.87:340.18:140.17:014:48First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:212.62:412.68:400.29:070.17:024:48First Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:242.63:392.49:470.310:000.17:034:48First Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:302.64:422.210:510.310:500.17:044:48Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:302.75:392.211:480.311:370.17:054:48Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:202.76:282.212:400.27:054:48Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:032.87:142.212:220.11:270.27:064:48Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:442.87:572.21:050.12:120.17:074:48Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri8:232.98:392.31:480.02:520.17:084:49Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:002.99:192.32:290.03:290.07:094:49Full Moon12Sat
13Sun9:362.99:572.33:080.04:040.07:094:49Full Moon13Sun
14Mon10:112.910:342.33:450.04:370.07:104:49Full Moon14Mon
15Tue10:462.811:132.24:210.05:110.07:114:50Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:222.711:532.34:590.05:460.07:114:50Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:012.75:410.16:240.07:124:50Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:352.312:432.66:280.17:060.07:124:51Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat1:192.31:292.57:220.17:51-0.17:134:51Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:072.42:182.48:210.18:41-0.17:134:52Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:002.53:142.39:260.19:36-0.17:144:52Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:022.64:192.210:340.110:35-0.27:144:53Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:082.85:262.211:400.011:35-0.37:154:53Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:113.06:292.212:42-0.17:154:54Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:103.27:292.312:35-0.41:43-0.27:164:54Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:093.38:282.41:34-0.52:40-0.37:164:55New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:053.39:242.52:33-0.53:32-0.47:164:56New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:573.310:172.53:28-0.64:21-0.47:174:56New Moon28Mon
29Tue10:483.211:102.54:21-0.55:08-0.47:174:57Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:373.05:15-0.45:57-0.47:174:58Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:032.512:262.76:11-0.36:45-0.37:174:59Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 8:46 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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