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 2h 51m 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 - Nov 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:473.06:592.812:240.512:530.67:296:07Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat7:333.17:432.81:070.41:410.57:306:06Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:143.27:232.81:460.41:260.46:315:05Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon7:523.38:032.81:240.32:090.46:325:04New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:293.48:412.82:020.32:490.36:335:03New Moon5Tue
6Wed9:043.49:182.82:380.33:260.36:345:02New Moon6Wed
7Thu9:393.49:552.83:130.24:010.36:355:01New Moon7Thu
8Fri10:143.410:322.73:480.34:360.36:365:01Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:513.311:112.74:230.35:130.36:375:00Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:313.311:552.65:020.35:550.46:384:59Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:153.25:460.46:420.46:394:58Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:422.61:033.16:390.47:330.36:404:57First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:342.71:553.17:390.48:270.36:414:57First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:292.72:523.08:450.49:230.26:424:56First Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:312.93:552.99:550.410:210.16:444:55First Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:383.15:022.911:040.311:170.06:454:54Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:413.36:042.912:070.16:464:54Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:393.57:013.012:12-0.11:070.06:474:53Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue7:343.77:563.01:06-0.22:05-0.16:484:53Full Moon19Tue
20Wed8:283.88:503.01:59-0.22:59-0.16:494:52Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:203.89:423.02:52-0.33:50-0.16:504:52Full Moon21Thu
22Fri10:103.710:332.93:43-0.34:39-0.16:514:51Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:003.511:252.84:32-0.25:290.06:524:51Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:503.35:230.06:210.16:534:50Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:192.712:413.16:180.17:140.26:544:50Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue1:132.61:302.87:170.28:050.26:554:50Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:072.62:192.68:170.48:550.36:564:49Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:022.53:112.49:180.49:450.36:574:49Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:032.54:092.310:200.410:330.36:574:49Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:022.65:092.311:160.411:190.36:584:49Waning Crescent30Sat
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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