Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:47 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 33m at 10:28 pm (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - Feb 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:582.511:222.44:47-0.25:08-0.27:065:30Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:322.411:582.35:23-0.25:39-0.27:055:31Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:082.26:01-0.16:12-0.17:045:33Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:352.312:462.16:430.06:49-0.17:035:34Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue1:152.31:272.07:290.17:310.07:025:35Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:582.22:111.98:210.28:200.07:025:36Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:472.23:031.89:200.29:170.07:015:37Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:482.34:081.810:260.210:21-0.17:005:38Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:562.45:171.911:290.111:26-0.16:595:39Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:012.66:202.112:270.06:575:40Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:582.87:172.312:27-0.31:22-0.26:565:41Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue7:522.98:112.61:26-0.42:13-0.46:555:42New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:433.19:032.82:23-0.53:01-0.56:545:43New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:323.19:533.03:16-0.63:46-0.66:535:44New Moon14Thu
15Fri10:203.110:433.14:08-0.74:30-0.66:525:45Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:083.011:343.14:59-0.65:16-0.66:515:46Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:582.85:54-0.56:05-0.56:505:47Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:273.012:492.66:52-0.36:58-0.46:485:48Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:222.91:432.47:54-0.27:55-0.36:475:49First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:202.72:392.28:580.08:56-0.26:465:50First Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:262.53:462.010:050.110:02-0.16:455:51First Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:442.45:022.011:110.111:080.06:435:52Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:542.46:082.112:100.16:425:53Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:492.57:022.212:080.01:010.16:415:54Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:352.57:492.41:03-0.11:470.06:405:55Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue8:162.68:322.51:52-0.12:28-0.16:385:56Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:522.69:092.62:36-0.13:03-0.16:375:57Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:262.69:442.73:15-0.23:35-0.16:365:58Full Moon28Thu
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 1:37 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 100% 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 (100% 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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