Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 50m at 5:52 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:11 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - Mar 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:102.73:292.29:440.19:51-0.16:345:59Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:232.64:432.110:510.110:570.06:336:00Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:362.65:532.211:510.111:580.06:316:01Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:342.66:492.312:460.16:306:02Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:242.77:392.412:530.01:340.06:296:03Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon8:072.78:222.51:43-0.12:180.06:276:04Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue8:462.89:012.62:29-0.12:55-0.16:266:05New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:222.89:372.73:09-0.13:29-0.16:246:06New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:552.810:102.73:45-0.14:00-0.16:236:07New Moon9Thu
10Fri10:292.710:432.74:20-0.14:30-0.16:216:08New Moon10Fri
11Sat11:032.711:162.74:530.05:000.06:206:09Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:382.66:280.06:330.07:197:10Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:522.71:152.57:060.17:090.17:177:11Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue1:302.61:552.47:480.27:510.17:167:12Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed2:112.62:382.38:360.38:390.27:147:12First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:582.63:272.29:310.39:340.27:137:13First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:522.64:262.210:330.310:370.27:117:14First Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:572.65:342.311:400.311:450.17:107:15First Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:082.86:412.512:420.27:087:16Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:132.97:412.712:500.01:390.07:077:17Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue8:113.18:373.01:51-0.22:33-0.17:057:18Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:063.39:303.22:50-0.33:24-0.37:047:19Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:583.310:223.43:46-0.44:12-0.47:027:20Full Moon23Thu
24Fri10:483.311:123.54:39-0.54:59-0.47:017:21Full Moon24Fri
25Sat11:373.35:30-0.55:45-0.46:597:21Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:023.512:273.16:22-0.46:34-0.36:587:22Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:553.41:192.97:18-0.27:27-0.26:567:23Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:493.32:122.78:160.08:240.06:557:24Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:453.13:072.69:170.19:240.16:537:25Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:442.94:082.410:190.210:290.26:527:26Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:522.75:192.411:220.311:350.36:517:27Third Quarter31Fri
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 9:01 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 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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