Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 32m at 12:12 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 6:56 pm (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - Dec 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:222.22:372.58:270.59:060.36:594:48First Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:152.33:312.59:300.49:560.27:004:48First Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:132.54:322.410:350.310:460.17:014:48Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon5:112.75:312.411:360.211:360.07:024:48Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue6:043.06:262.512:330.17:034:48Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:563.27:192.512:26-0.11:290.07:034:48Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:473.48:122.61:18-0.22:24-0.27:044:48Full Moon7Thu
8Fri8:403.59:052.62:10-0.33:17-0.27:054:48Full Moon8Fri
9Sat9:333.69:582.63:03-0.44:08-0.37:064:48Full Moon9Sat
10Sun10:263.510:512.63:55-0.44:59-0.27:074:48Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:213.411:482.54:49-0.45:53-0.27:074:49Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:183.25:47-0.36:51-0.17:084:49Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:482.51:142.96:52-0.17:48-0.17:094:49Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:492.52:112.78:000.08:430.07:104:49Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:522.53:092.49:080.19:380.07:104:49Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:592.54:132.210:170.110:320.07:114:50Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun5:052.65:162.111:210.111:220.07:124:50Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:012.76:102.112:170.17:124:51Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue6:492.86:582.112:090.01:080.17:134:51Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed7:332.87:432.112:54-0.11:560.07:134:51Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu8:142.88:262.11:38-0.12:390.07:144:52New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:522.89:062.12:20-0.13:18-0.17:144:52New Moon22Fri
23Sat9:292.89:452.13:00-0.13:54-0.17:154:53New Moon23Sat
24Sun10:052.810:222.13:37-0.14:28-0.17:154:54New Moon24Sun
25Mon10:402.711:002.14:12-0.15:02-0.17:154:54Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:162.611:392.14:480.05:370.07:164:55Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:542.65:270.06:130.07:164:55Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:192.112:332.56:100.16:520.07:164:56Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri1:012.11:142.46:590.17:33-0.17:174:57First Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:442.21:582.37:530.18:17-0.17:174:57First Quarter30Sat
31Sun2:322.32:482.18:520.19:02-0.17:174:58First 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 3:34 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 79% 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 (79% 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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