Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 05m at 2:14 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 8:02 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - Jul 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:352.811:463.15:320.05:310.15:508:28Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:172.86:090.16:130.25:508:28Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:252.912:592.86:460.16:570.35:518:28Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:042.81:412.77:230.27:430.45:518:28Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu1:452.72:222.78:010.38:320.45:528:27First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:272.53:032.78:400.39:230.55:528:27First Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:102.43:472.79:210.310:160.55:538:27First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:572.34:372.810:070.411:130.55:548:27First Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:522.25:332.810:580.45:548:26Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:532.26:292.912:090.411:53 AM0.35:558:26Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:512.37:223.11:020.412:470.35:568:25Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:452.48:123.21:530.31:410.25:568:25Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri8:372.69:023.42:430.22:350.15:578:25Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:282.89:513.53:310.03:290.05:588:24Full Moon14Sat
15Sun10:172.910:393.54:17-0.14:21-0.15:588:24Full Moon15Sun
16Mon11:063.111:273.55:01-0.25:11-0.15:598:23Full Moon16Mon
17Tue11:563.25:46-0.26:04-0.16:008:23Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:163.412:473.36:32-0.27:000.06:008:22Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu1:083.31:413.37:22-0.18:020.16:018:21Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri2:013.12:363.38:15-0.19:050.16:028:21Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:552.93:333.39:090.010:100.26:038:20Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:532.74:363.310:070.011:160.36:038:19Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:582.65:463.211:080.16:048:19Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:082.56:513.212:200.312:100.16:058:18Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:122.67:483.21:190.31:090.26:068:17Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:092.78:383.22:130.22:040.26:068:16Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri9:012.89:243.23:030.22:570.26:078:15New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:482.910:053.23:480.13:460.26:088:15New Moon28Sat
29Sun10:312.910:423.24:270.14:290.26:098:14New Moon29Sun
30Mon11:103.011:183.15:030.15:090.26:108:13New Moon30Mon
31Tue11:473.011:543.05:350.15:470.36:108:12Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 5:08 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 5% 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 Crescent (5% 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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