Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : 11:41 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 28m at 5:03 pm (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - Dec 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:352.512:593.16:320.07:320.07:004:48First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:292.51:593.07:380.18:320.07:014:48First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:352.62:592.88:500.19:320.07:024:48First Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:412.64:052.710:020.110:32-0.17:024:48First Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:532.85:112.611:140.111:26-0.17:034:48Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:593.06:112.612:140.07:044:48Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:533.17:052.612:20-0.21:14-0.17:054:48Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:413.27:592.61:08-0.22:08-0.17:064:48Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:293.38:472.51:56-0.22:56-0.27:064:48Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:113.29:292.52:44-0.23:38-0.27:074:48Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:533.210:112.43:26-0.24:20-0.17:084:49Full Moon11Fri
12Sat10:353.010:532.44:08-0.25:02-0.17:094:49Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:112.911:412.34:44-0.15:440.07:094:49Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:532.75:260.06:260.17:104:49Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:232.212:352.66:080.17:080.17:114:50Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:112.11:172.47:020.27:500.27:114:50Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:532.11:592.37:500.38:320.27:124:50Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:412.12:472.28:500.39:200.27:134:51Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:352.23:412.19:500.310:020.17:134:51Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:292.34:412.010:500.310:500.17:144:52Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:232.45:352.011:440.211:380.07:144:52Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:172.66:292.112:380.17:154:53Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:592.87:172.212:26-0.11:260.07:154:53Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:472.98:052.21:14-0.22:20-0.27:154:54New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:353.18:532.32:08-0.33:08-0.37:164:55New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:233.29:412.42:56-0.43:50-0.37:164:55New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:113.210:352.43:44-0.44:38-0.47:164:56Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:593.211:232.44:32-0.45:26-0.47:174:57Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:533.15:26-0.46:20-0.37:174:57Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:232.412:472.96:26-0.37:14-0.37:174:58Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu1:172.51:412.77:32-0.28:08-0.37:174:59First Quarter31Thu
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 8:22 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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