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 3h 02m 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 - May 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:503.19:133.72:50-0.12:53-0.26:107:54New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:443.210:063.83:45-0.23:46-0.26:097:55New Moon2Fri
3Sat10:373.210:593.84:38-0.34:37-0.26:087:55New Moon3Sat
4Sun11:293.111:523.75:30-0.25:28-0.26:077:56Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:223.16:22-0.16:22-0.16:067:57Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:473.51:183.07:170.07:200.06:057:58Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed1:433.32:152.98:150.18:230.16:047:59Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu2:393.13:132.89:120.29:270.36:038:00First Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:362.94:142.810:090.310:320.36:028:01First Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:382.75:192.811:040.311:360.46:018:02First Quarter10Sat
11Sun5:422.66:202.911:560.36:008:02Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:402.57:113.012:340.312:430.35:598:03Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:292.57:553.01:250.31:270.35:588:04Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed8:132.68:353.12:120.32:080.35:578:05Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu8:542.69:143.22:570.22:490.25:578:06Full Moon15Thu
16Fri9:342.69:513.23:380.23:280.25:568:07Full Moon16Fri
17Sat10:132.710:283.24:160.14:060.25:558:07Full Moon17Sat
18Sun10:502.711:033.24:510.14:420.25:548:08Full Moon18Sun
19Mon11:272.711:393.15:260.25:170.25:548:09Full Moon19Mon
20Tue12:052.66:010.25:550.35:538:10Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:173.112:452.66:380.26:360.35:528:11Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:583.01:282.67:190.27:240.35:528:11Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:433.02:132.78:040.28:180.45:518:12Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:302.93:022.88:530.29:170.35:508:13Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:212.83:552.99:440.210:200.35:508:14Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:182.84:553.010:390.111:270.25:498:14Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:232.75:593.211:370.15:498:15Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:282.86:593.412:320.112:350.05:488:16Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:292.87:573.61:330.01:31-0.15:488:17Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri8:272.98:543.72:33-0.12:28-0.25:488:17New Moon30Fri
31Sat9:253.09:503.73:30-0.23:25-0.25:478:18New Moon31Sat
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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