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 2h 09m 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 - Dec 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:512.41:072.86:490.37:300.26:594:48First Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:382.51:552.77:450.38:190.17:004:48First Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:292.52:472.68:460.39:120.17:014:48First Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:262.73:482.59:530.210:090.07:024:48First Quarter4Thu
5Fri4:292.84:532.511:000.111:06-0.17:034:48Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:333.05:562.612:030.07:034:48Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:313.26:552.712:03-0.21:03-0.17:044:48Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:283.47:522.712:59-0.32:01-0.27:054:48Full Moon8Mon
9Tue8:243.58:482.81:55-0.42:57-0.37:064:48Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:183.69:422.82:51-0.53:48-0.47:074:48Full Moon10Wed
11Thu10:103.510:352.83:44-0.54:38-0.47:074:49Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:023.411:302.84:37-0.45:29-0.37:084:49Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:543.25:31-0.36:21-0.27:094:49Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:252.712:462.96:30-0.27:15-0.27:104:49Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon1:222.61:382.67:320.08:08-0.17:104:49Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:172.52:292.48:340.19:000.07:114:50Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:162.53:242.29:370.29:520.07:124:50Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:192.54:262.110:390.210:440.07:124:51Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:192.55:272.011:360.211:320.07:134:51Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat6:112.56:192.012:270.17:134:51Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:562.67:052.112:180.01:140.17:144:52Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:382.77:492.11:020.01:590.07:144:52Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue8:182.78:312.21:46-0.12:400.07:154:53New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:562.89:112.22:27-0.13:17-0.17:154:54New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:322.89:482.33:06-0.23:52-0.17:154:54New Moon25Thu
26Fri10:072.810:252.33:44-0.24:25-0.27:164:55New Moon26Fri
27Sat10:422.811:032.34:20-0.24:59-0.27:164:55Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:192.711:422.34:58-0.15:34-0.27:164:56Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:582.65:40-0.16:14-0.27:174:57Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:252.312:412.56:28-0.16:57-0.27:174:58Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed1:112.41:282.47:220.07:46-0.27:174:58First Quarter31Wed
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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