Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : 5:27 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 06m at 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 - Aug 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:123.25:580.06:180.26:118:11Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:233.112:563.16:380.17:050.36:128:10Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun1:052.91:393.17:170.27:540.46:128:10Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon1:472.72:223.07:580.38:440.56:138:09First Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:302.63:052.98:400.49:360.66:148:07First Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:162.53:522.99:250.510:300.66:158:06First Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:062.44:462.910:150.511:270.66:168:05First Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:062.35:462.911:100.56:178:04Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:102.46:433.012:210.612:060.56:178:03Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:062.57:333.11:100.51:000.56:188:02Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon7:562.68:183.21:560.41:510.46:198:01Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue8:422.89:023.32:400.32:410.36:208:00Full Moon12Tue
13Wed9:263.09:453.43:220.23:290.26:217:59Full Moon13Wed
14Thu10:093.210:273.44:020.14:160.16:227:57Full Moon14Thu
15Fri10:513.311:093.44:410.05:010.16:227:56Full Moon15Fri
16Sat11:343.511:533.45:200.05:470.16:237:55Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:203.56:010.06:370.26:247:54Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:403.31:093.66:460.07:320.26:257:52Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:303.12:023.67:370.18:330.36:267:51Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:243.02:573.58:320.19:370.46:267:50Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:212.93:583.49:330.210:450.46:277:48Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:262.85:093.410:390.311:520.46:287:47Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:402.86:223.411:470.36:297:46Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:512.97:253.412:530.412:520.36:307:44Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:523.18:203.51:490.31:530.26:317:43Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue8:473.29:103.52:410.22:490.26:317:42New Moon26Tue
27Wed9:373.49:543.53:280.23:410.26:327:40New Moon27Wed
28Thu10:223.410:353.44:110.14:280.26:337:39New Moon28Thu
29Fri11:033.511:133.34:490.15:110.36:347:37New Moon29Fri
30Sat11:413.511:513.25:240.25:510.36:357:36Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:203.45:580.36:320.46:357:35Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 2:27 pm — 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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