Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 40m at 1:26 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:15 am (2.2 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 - Mar 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:402.81:542.28:120.18:070.06:346:00Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:362.62:492.09:140.29:080.16:336:00Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:422.43:561.910:200.310:140.26:316:01Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:592.45:141.911:240.311:200.26:306:02Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:052.46:172.012:190.36:286:03Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:562.57:082.212:180.21:070.26:276:04Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:392.57:522.31:090.11:490.26:266:05Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:172.68:312.51:560.02:260.16:246:06New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:532.710:072.63:380.03:580.07:237:07New Moon9Sun
10Mon10:262.710:402.74:16-0.14:280.07:217:08New Moon10Mon
11Tue10:582.711:112.84:51-0.14:57-0.17:207:09New Moon11Tue
12Wed11:302.611:432.85:240.05:26-0.17:187:10New Moon12Wed
13Thu12:042.55:580.05:560.07:177:11Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:162.812:392.46:340.16:300.07:167:12Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:542.81:192.47:150.17:110.17:147:13Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun1:362.82:032.38:040.27:590.17:137:13First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:252.82:532.29:010.38:560.17:117:14First Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:212.73:522.110:070.310:020.27:107:15First Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:282.75:042.211:190.311:160.17:087:16First Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:462.86:202.312:260.27:077:17Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:582.97:262.612:280.01:250.17:057:18Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:583.18:242.91:34-0.12:18-0.17:047:19Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:533.29:173.22:35-0.33:08-0.27:027:20Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:453.210:083.43:33-0.43:55-0.37:017:21Full Moon24Mon
25Tue10:333.210:563.54:26-0.44:39-0.36:597:21Full Moon25Tue
26Wed11:193.111:433.55:15-0.45:22-0.36:587:22Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:042.96:04-0.36:05-0.26:567:23Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:303.412:512.76:54-0.16:51-0.16:557:24Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat1:193.21:392.57:480.17:420.16:537:25Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun2:103.02:292.48:430.38:380.26:527:26Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:032.73:222.29:420.49:380.46:507:27Third Quarter31Mon
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 4:20 am — 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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