Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : 3:27 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 57m at 9:35 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - Apr 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:042.63:312.39:460.49:430.46:497:28First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:592.54:312.310:440.510:450.46:477:28First Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:042.45:382.311:400.511:480.46:467:29First Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:112.46:392.412:300.56:457:30Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:052.57:282.612:440.41:130.46:437:31Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:502.68:112.81:340.31:540.36:427:32Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:312.68:502.92:210.22:320.26:407:33Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:112.79:283.13:050.13:100.26:397:34Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:482.710:053.23:460.13:460.16:377:35Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:262.810:423.34:250.04:220.16:367:35Full Moon10Tue
11Wed11:032.811:203.35:030.04:590.06:357:36Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:422.75:420.05:370.06:337:37Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:013.312:252.76:240.16:210.16:327:38Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:473.21:132.77:130.17:110.16:317:39Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:383.22:052.68:080.28:100.26:297:40Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:333.13:012.69:070.29:160.26:287:41Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:333.04:042.710:090.310:270.26:277:42Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:402.95:152.811:120.211:390.26:257:43Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:522.96:253.012:110.16:247:43Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:573.07:263.212:460.11:060.16:237:44Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:543.08:213.41:470.01:580.06:217:45Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:473.09:123.52:45-0.12:49-0.16:207:46New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:383.010:003.63:39-0.13:37-0.16:197:47New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:253.010:453.64:28-0.14:23-0.16:187:48New Moon24Tue
25Wed11:102.911:293.45:13-0.15:060.06:167:49New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:542.85:570.05:480.16:157:50Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:123.312:392.76:410.16:320.26:147:51Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:563.11:252.67:280.37:200.36:137:51Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:412.92:132.68:160.48:120.46:127:52Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon2:272.73:012.59:040.59:070.56:117:53First Quarter30Mon
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 12:31 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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