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 58m 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 - Apr 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:563.08:203.01:310.02:100.06:497:28Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue8:493.09:113.22:31-0.12:59-0.16:477:29Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed9:363.19:583.43:26-0.23:43-0.16:467:30Full Moon3Wed
4Thu10:203.010:413.44:15-0.24:24-0.16:447:30Full Moon4Thu
5Fri11:012.911:223.45:00-0.25:02-0.16:437:31Full Moon5Fri
6Sat11:412.85:42-0.15:400.06:417:32Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:023.312:212.76:240.16:170.16:407:33Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:423.11:032.57:070.26:570.26:397:34Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue1:242.91:462.47:530.37:410.46:377:35Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed2:092.82:322.38:420.58:320.56:367:36Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:562.63:212.29:350.59:280.56:347:37Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:502.54:182.210:310.610:320.66:337:37Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:532.55:252.211:280.611:370.56:327:38Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun6:012.56:282.412:180.56:307:39Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:562.67:182.612:360.51:030.46:297:40Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:432.68:012.81:280.31:440.36:287:41Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed8:252.78:423.02:170.22:240.26:267:42Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu9:072.89:223.23:030.13:040.16:257:43New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:482.810:023.43:480.03:440.06:247:44New Moon19Fri
20Sat10:302.910:443.54:310.04:240.06:227:44New Moon20Sat
21Sun11:122.811:273.55:130.05:050.06:217:45New Moon21Sun
22Mon11:572.85:580.05:490.06:207:46Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:153.512:462.76:480.16:390.16:197:47Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed1:083.41:402.67:450.27:380.16:177:48Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu2:063.22:382.68:470.38:440.26:167:49First Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:073.13:412.69:510.39:550.26:157:50First Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:143.04:532.710:550.311:090.26:147:51First Quarter27Sat
28Sun5:292.96:072.811:560.36:137:52Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon6:372.97:093.112:190.212:500.26:117:52Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue7:342.98:023.31:210.11:390.16:107:53Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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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