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 3h 51m at 1:58 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 8:33 pm (3.5 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 - Feb 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:222.55:402.011:48-0.111:45-0.37:065:31Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:272.66:432.112:48-0.17:055:32Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:232.77:392.312:45-0.31:42-0.27:045:33Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:132.78:292.41:41-0.42:31-0.37:035:34Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:562.79:142.52:32-0.43:13-0.37:025:35Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:352.79:542.53:17-0.43:51-0.37:015:36Full Moon6Wed
7Thu10:112.710:322.53:57-0.44:25-0.37:005:37Full Moon7Thu
8Fri10:452.611:082.54:35-0.34:58-0.36:595:38Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:202.511:452.45:12-0.25:30-0.26:585:39Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:572.35:50-0.16:03-0.16:575:40Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:232.412:352.26:310.06:39-0.16:565:41Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:032.31:152.17:160.17:200.06:555:42Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:442.31:582.08:040.28:050.06:545:43Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:302.22:461.98:590.28:570.16:535:44Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:252.23:441.810:000.29:580.16:525:45Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:302.34:511.911:020.211:010.06:515:46Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:342.45:532.011:590.16:505:48Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:312.66:492.212:00-0.112:510.06:485:49Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:222.87:412.512:56-0.21:41-0.26:475:50Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed8:122.98:312.71:51-0.42:29-0.36:465:51New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:003.19:192.92:44-0.53:14-0.56:455:52New Moon21Thu
22Fri9:463.110:073.13:34-0.63:57-0.56:435:53New Moon22Fri
23Sat10:333.110:553.14:23-0.64:41-0.66:425:54Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:213.011:463.15:13-0.55:28-0.56:415:55Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:112.86:08-0.46:19-0.46:395:56Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:403.11:042.67:08-0.27:14-0.36:385:57First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:362.92:002.48:11-0.18:14-0.26:375:58First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:372.83:012.39:170.09:19-0.16:355:58First Quarter28Thu
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 5:15 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 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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