Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 20m at 11:19 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 6:02 pm (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - Apr 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:282.912:492.56:450.26:370.26:497:27Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat1:052.81:272.47:250.37:150.36:487:28Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun1:452.82:092.38:100.48:010.46:467:29Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:302.72:542.29:010.48:550.46:457:30Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:212.73:482.29:590.59:570.46:447:31Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:222.74:532.311:030.511:060.46:427:32Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:332.76:032.412:050.46:417:33Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:402.97:052.712:150.21:000.26:397:33Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:373.08:003.01:180.11:520.16:387:34Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun8:313.28:523.32:17-0.12:41-0.16:367:35Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:223.29:423.53:14-0.23:29-0.26:357:36New Moon11Mon
12Tue10:123.210:323.74:07-0.34:15-0.26:347:37New Moon12Tue
13Wed11:013.211:213.74:59-0.35:01-0.36:327:38New Moon13Wed
14Thu11:503.15:49-0.35:47-0.26:317:39Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:123.712:412.96:43-0.16:38-0.16:307:40Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat1:063.51:352.87:410.07:340.06:287:41Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun2:033.32:312.68:420.28:370.26:277:41First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:033.03:322.59:450.39:440.36:267:42First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:092.84:412.510:500.410:540.36:247:43First Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:242.75:552.511:510.46:237:44First Quarter20Wed
21Thu6:332.76:572.712:020.412:440.46:227:45Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:262.77:472.81:020.31:300.36:207:46Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat8:102.78:302.91:540.32:120.36:197:47Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:492.79:083.12:410.22:500.36:187:48Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon9:272.79:443.13:240.23:250.26:177:48Full Moon25Mon
26Tue10:032.710:183.24:030.13:590.26:167:49Full Moon26Tue
27Wed10:382.710:513.24:390.14:300.26:147:50Full Moon27Wed
28Thu11:122.711:243.25:130.15:020.26:137:51Full Moon28Thu
29Fri11:472.611:593.15:460.25:340.36:127:52Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:242.56:220.36:090.36:117:53Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 2:40 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 71% 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 Waxing Gibbous (71% 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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