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 1h 52m 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 - Dec 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:532.76:012.312:070.36:594:48Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:372.86:472.312:020.212:550.37:004:48Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue7:192.97:302.312:440.11:400.27:014:48Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed7:593.08:122.41:260.12:220.17:024:48New Moon4Wed
5Thu8:383.08:532.42:070.03:020.17:034:48New Moon5Thu
6Fri9:163.19:322.42:480.03:400.07:044:48New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:533.110:122.43:27-0.14:160.07:054:48New Moon7Sat
8Sun10:323.110:522.44:06-0.14:530.07:054:48Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:123.011:362.54:47-0.15:34-0.17:064:48Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:562.95:330.06:18-0.17:074:48Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:242.512:442.96:260.07:07-0.17:084:49Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu1:152.51:342.77:260.17:58-0.17:084:49First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:092.62:282.68:300.18:53-0.17:094:49First Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:072.73:292.59:380.19:51-0.27:104:49First Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:142.84:362.410:480.010:51-0.27:104:50Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:222.95:432.411:53-0.111:50-0.37:114:50Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:243.16:442.412:54-0.17:124:50Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:223.27:422.512:47-0.41:53-0.27:124:51Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:173.38:372.51:44-0.42:47-0.37:134:51Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:093.39:292.62:38-0.53:36-0.37:134:52Full Moon20Fri
21Sat9:563.210:182.63:29-0.44:22-0.37:144:52Full Moon21Sat
22Sun10:423.111:062.54:17-0.45:06-0.37:144:53Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:252.911:542.55:05-0.35:50-0.27:154:53Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:092.75:53-0.16:34-0.17:154:54Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:412.412:522.56:450.07:19-0.17:164:54Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:282.31:352.37:380.18:020.07:164:55Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:142.32:202.18:320.28:460.17:164:56Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:042.23:091.99:300.29:330.17:174:56Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:002.24:081.810:290.310:230.17:174:57Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:012.25:101.811:260.211:140.07:174:58Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue5:552.36:061.812:180.27:174:58Waning Crescent31Tue
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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