Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : 1:53 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 16m at 8:05 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - May 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:233.09:473.83:26-0.13:24-0.16:107:54Full Moon1Sat
2Sun10:153.010:393.84:19-0.24:15-0.26:097:54Full Moon2Sun
3Mon11:063.011:323.85:10-0.25:05-0.26:087:55Full Moon3Mon
4Tue11:582.96:02-0.15:58-0.16:077:56Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:273.612:542.86:570.06:550.06:067:57Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu1:253.41:532.87:560.18:000.16:057:58Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri2:253.22:532.78:550.29:080.26:047:59Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:243.03:562.79:540.310:170.36:038:00Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:272.85:052.810:510.311:250.36:028:01Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:342.76:102.911:450.36:018:01Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:332.67:043.012:270.312:330.36:008:02Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:232.67:503.11:220.31:170.35:598:03Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu8:082.68:313.12:110.31:590.35:588:04Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:502.69:093.22:570.22:400.25:578:05Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat9:312.69:463.23:390.23:190.25:578:06New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:102.610:213.24:170.23:570.25:568:07New Moon16Sun
17Mon10:482.610:573.14:520.24:330.25:558:07New Moon17Mon
18Tue11:252.611:323.15:270.25:090.35:548:08New Moon18Tue
19Wed12:032.56:010.35:460.35:548:09Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:103.012:432.56:380.36:250.45:538:10Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:502.91:252.57:170.37:110.45:528:11Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:322.92:092.58:000.38:030.45:528:11Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:182.82:552.68:460.39:000.45:518:12First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:062.83:452.79:330.310:010.45:508:13First Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:592.74:412.810:240.311:050.35:508:14First Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:002.65:413.011:180.25:498:14Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:042.66:403.312:100.212:130.15:498:15Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:052.77:373.51:100.11:080.05:488:16Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat8:032.78:323.62:100.02:03-0.15:488:17Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun9:002.89:293.73:08-0.13:00-0.15:488:17Full Moon30Sun
31Mon9:562.810:253.84:04-0.13:56-0.25:478:18Full Moon31Mon
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 10:59 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 92% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (92% illuminated). This places Norfolk, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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