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 1h 27m 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 - Jan 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:172.52:352.58:38-0.19:02-0.37:175:00First Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:172.53:352.29:50-0.19:56-0.37:185:00First Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:292.64:472.110:56-0.110:56-0.37:185:01Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon5:352.75:472.012:02-0.17:185:02Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue6:352.76:472.012:56-0.17:185:03Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed7:232.87:352.112:44-0.31:50-0.27:185:04Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu8:112.88:292.11:32-0.32:38-0.27:185:05Full Moon7Thu
8Fri8:592.89:112.12:26-0.33:26-0.27:185:06Full Moon8Fri
9Sat9:352.79:532.23:08-0.34:02-0.27:175:07Full Moon9Sat
10Sun10:112.710:352.13:50-0.34:38-0.27:175:08Full Moon10Sun
11Mon10:472.611:112.14:26-0.25:14-0.27:175:09Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:232.511:532.15:02-0.15:44-0.17:175:09Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:592.45:44-0.16:20-0.17:175:10Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:352.112:412.26:260.06:56-0.17:165:11Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri1:112.11:172.17:140.17:380.07:165:12Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:532.11:592.08:020.18:140.07:165:14Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:412.12:471.89:020.29:020.07:155:15Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:292.13:471.810:020.29:560.07:155:16Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:292.24:471.711:080.110:56-0.17:145:17Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:352.45:531.812:020.07:145:18Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:292.66:471.91:02-0.17:135:19Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri7:232.87:412.112:50-0.31:56-0.27:135:20Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat8:173.08:352.21:44-0.42:50-0.47:125:21New Moon23Sat
24Sun9:113.19:292.42:38-0.53:32-0.57:125:22New Moon24Sun
25Mon9:593.210:172.53:32-0.64:20-0.57:115:23New Moon25Mon
26Tue10:473.111:112.64:26-0.65:08-0.67:105:24Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:353.05:20-0.65:56-0.57:105:25Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:052.712:292.86:14-0.56:44-0.57:095:26Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:592.71:232.57:20-0.37:38-0.47:085:27First Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:532.62:112.38:20-0.28:32-0.37:085:28First Quarter30Sat
31Sun2:532.63:112.19:26-0.19:26-0.37:075:30First Quarter31Sun
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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