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 36m 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 - Nov 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:343.99:543.23:070.04:020.07:296:07Full Moon1Thu
2Fri10:233.910:423.23:55-0.14:510.17:306:06Full Moon2Fri
3Sat11:093.811:293.04:410.05:370.17:316:05Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:543.611:162.94:260.15:240.26:325:04Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:403.45:110.26:130.36:335:03Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:052.812:273.26:000.37:040.46:355:02Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:572.71:153.06:530.57:560.56:365:01Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:482.62:032.87:500.68:460.56:375:00Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:412.62:532.78:500.69:350.66:384:59Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:402.63:492.69:510.710:220.56:394:59Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:412.74:492.510:500.611:070.56:404:58Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:342.85:422.611:440.511:480.46:414:57Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:192.96:282.612:320.56:424:56Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:003.17:112.612:290.31:180.46:434:56Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:403.27:542.71:090.22:030.36:444:55New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:203.38:352.71:510.22:450.26:454:54New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:003.49:172.72:320.13:260.16:464:54New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:413.49:592.73:140.14:070.16:474:53New Moon18Sun
19Mon10:233.410:432.73:550.04:490.16:484:53Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:083.411:322.74:400.05:350.16:494:52Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:573.35:290.16:250.16:504:52Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:252.712:503.26:260.17:200.16:514:51First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:212.71:453.17:310.28:160.16:524:51First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:202.82:432.98:400.29:130.16:534:50First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:242.93:472.89:510.210:110.06:544:50First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:343.04:552.711:000.211:08-0.16:554:50Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:393.25:572.712:030.16:564:49Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:373.36:542.712:02-0.11:020.06:574:49Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:303.47:472.712:55-0.21:580.06:584:49Full Moon29Thu
30Fri8:203.48:372.71:47-0.22:49-0.16:594:49Full Moon30Fri
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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