Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 01m at 5:18 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:28 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - Apr 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:243.08:453.22:13-0.12:33-0.16:507:27Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:163.29:363.53:09-0.23:23-0.26:487:28New Moon2Wed
3Thu10:063.210:263.64:02-0.34:11-0.36:477:29New Moon3Thu
4Fri10:563.211:173.74:53-0.44:58-0.36:457:30New Moon4Fri
5Sat11:453.15:43-0.35:46-0.36:447:31Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:083.612:373.06:36-0.26:38-0.26:427:32Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:023.51:322.97:34-0.17:35-0.16:417:32Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue2:003.32:292.88:340.18:380.06:407:33First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:593.13:292.79:360.29:440.16:387:34First Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:032.94:362.610:390.310:530.26:377:35First Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:152.75:492.711:400.36:357:36First Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:252.76:522.812:000.212:360.36:347:37Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:202.77:432.91:000.21:240.26:337:38Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:072.78:283.01:520.22:090.26:317:39Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:492.79:093.12:410.12:500.26:307:39Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:282.89:463.23:240.13:280.26:287:40Full Moon16Wed
17Thu10:052.810:213.24:040.14:040.16:277:41Full Moon17Thu
18Fri10:402.810:553.24:400.14:370.26:267:42Full Moon18Fri
19Sat11:152.711:293.15:140.15:090.26:257:43Full Moon19Sat
20Sun11:512.75:480.25:420.26:237:44Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:043.112:282.66:230.26:170.36:227:45Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:423.01:072.67:010.36:570.36:217:46Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:232.91:492.57:440.37:440.46:197:47Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu2:072.92:342.58:310.48:380.46:187:47Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:552.83:242.69:220.49:370.46:177:48Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:482.84:212.610:170.310:420.46:167:49Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:502.85:242.811:150.311:490.36:157:50Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:562.86:273.012:120.26:137:51Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:582.97:243.312:520.11:060.16:127:52Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:553.08:193.51:520.01:59-0.16:117:53Waning Crescent30Wed
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 8:23 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 96% 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 Waning Gibbous (96% 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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