Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:18 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 53m at 11:04 pm (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - Oct 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:152.95:513.211:210.67:016:48Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:243.06:503.212:150.612:240.67:016:46Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:193.17:373.21:040.61:190.67:026:45Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri8:053.38:193.21:470.52:080.57:036:43Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:463.48:573.22:270.52:540.57:046:42Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:243.59:343.23:040.43:350.57:056:40New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:593.610:093.23:390.44:130.47:066:39New Moon7Mon
8Tue10:323.610:443.14:110.44:490.47:076:37New Moon8Tue
9Wed11:063.611:193.14:420.45:230.57:076:36New Moon9Wed
10Thu11:403.511:553.05:140.45:580.57:086:35Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:153.55:460.56:350.67:096:33Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:342.912:553.46:230.57:180.67:106:32Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun1:162.81:393.37:060.68:070.77:116:30Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon2:032.82:273.37:580.69:000.77:126:29First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:542.83:203.28:570.79:570.67:136:28First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:512.84:193.210:030.610:560.57:146:26First Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:572.95:263.311:140.611:540.47:156:25Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:043.26:303.312:210.47:166:24Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:043.47:283.412:480.31:220.37:176:22Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:583.78:223.51:390.12:210.27:176:21Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:514.09:153.52:310.03:180.17:186:20Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:444.110:073.53:21-0.14:120.07:196:19Full Moon22Tue
23Wed10:354.210:583.44:11-0.15:040.07:206:17Full Moon23Wed
24Thu11:264.111:493.35:00-0.15:550.17:216:16Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:183.95:490.06:490.27:226:15Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:433.11:133.76:420.17:470.37:236:14Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:403.02:093.57:410.38:470.47:246:13Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:382.93:053.28:450.49:450.57:256:12Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:392.84:033.09:500.510:420.57:266:10Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:452.85:072.910:560.611:360.57:276:09Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu5:522.96:082.811:580.67:286:08Waning Crescent31Thu
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 2:11 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 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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