Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 44m at 3:27 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 9:52 pm (3.1 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 - Aug 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:372.46:183.211:420.36:118:11Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:442.57:193.412:550.412:450.26:128:10Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:452.78:163.51:520.21:470.16:138:09Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:432.99:123.72:460.12:480.06:148:08Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:393.210:053.73:380.03:47-0.16:148:07Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:323.410:563.74:26-0.14:42-0.16:158:06Full Moon6Mon
7Tue11:233.511:463.65:12-0.25:36-0.16:168:05Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:153.65:57-0.26:310.06:178:04Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:363.41:093.66:45-0.17:310.16:188:03Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:283.22:033.67:360.08:320.26:198:01Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:212.92:583.48:290.19:350.46:198:00Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:162.73:563.39:250.210:390.56:207:59Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:152.65:033.210:250.311:430.56:217:58Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:242.56:123.111:270.46:227:57Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:332.57:103.112:410.512:270.46:237:55Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:302.67:593.11:330.51:220.46:247:54Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:192.88:413.22:200.42:130.46:247:53Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:042.99:203.23:020.43:000.46:257:52New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:443.09:563.23:390.33:430.46:267:50New Moon19Sun
20Mon10:223.110:303.24:130.34:220.36:277:49New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:563.211:033.14:430.34:580.46:287:48New Moon21Tue
22Wed11:303.211:373.15:120.35:340.46:287:46Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:043.25:410.36:100.46:297:45Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:123.012:393.26:110.36:490.56:307:44Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:492.91:173.26:460.47:330.66:317:42Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:302.81:593.27:260.48:230.66:327:41First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:142.72:453.28:140.59:190.76:337:40First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:042.63:393.29:090.510:210.66:337:38First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:022.64:423.310:120.511:280.66:347:37First Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:122.75:533.411:220.56:357:35Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri6:232.86:583.512:300.512:300.46:367:34Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 6:39 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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