Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 29m at 6:31 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 12:43 pm (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - Apr 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:032.81:312.57:250.37:190.36:497:27Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:422.82:122.48:090.38:030.36:487:28Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:252.72:572.38:570.48:530.46:467:29First Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:132.63:462.39:500.59:500.46:457:30First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:082.64:462.310:500.510:540.46:447:31First Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:132.65:522.411:510.411:590.36:427:32First Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:192.86:522.612:460.36:417:33Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:182.97:462.91:000.11:380.16:397:33Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:123.18:373.21:580.02:280.06:387:34Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:033.29:273.42:53-0.23:16-0.16:377:35Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:543.310:173.63:47-0.34:03-0.26:357:36Full Moon11Wed
12Thu10:433.311:063.74:38-0.34:49-0.36:347:37Full Moon12Thu
13Fri11:323.211:563.75:28-0.35:36-0.36:327:38Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:233.16:21-0.26:26-0.26:317:39Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:503.61:163.07:17-0.17:21-0.16:307:40Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:463.42:122.88:170.08:220.16:287:40Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:453.23:112.79:190.29:280.26:277:41Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:473.04:162.610:230.310:370.26:267:42Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:582.95:312.611:260.311:460.36:247:43Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:112.86:392.712:240.36:237:44Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:102.87:342.812:480.21:150.36:227:45Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:592.88:213.01:430.22:010.26:207:46Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:432.89:023.12:330.22:430.26:197:47Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:232.89:403.13:190.13:220.26:187:48New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:012.910:153.24:000.13:580.16:177:48New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:372.810:483.24:370.14:310.26:167:49New Moon26Thu
27Fri11:122.811:223.25:120.15:030.26:147:50New Moon27Fri
28Sat11:482.711:563.15:450.25:360.26:137:51Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:252.76:200.26:100.36:127:52Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:323.01:052.66:580.36:490.36:117:53Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 9:37 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 14% 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 (14% 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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