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 1h 18m 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 - Jan 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:012.42:202.38:220.08:40-0.27:174:59First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:562.53:192.29:290.09:39-0.37:175:00First Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:012.64:272.210:39-0.110:42-0.37:185:01Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:102.75:362.211:46-0.111:44-0.47:185:01Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:162.96:392.312:49-0.37:185:02Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:163.07:402.412:45-0.51:48-0.47:185:03Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed8:143.28:372.51:44-0.62:44-0.57:185:04Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:083.29:312.62:41-0.63:34-0.57:185:05Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:583.210:222.63:35-0.74:21-0.67:185:06Full Moon9Fri
10Sat10:463.011:132.64:26-0.65:07-0.57:175:07Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:332.85:16-0.55:54-0.47:175:08Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:032.612:192.66:09-0.36:41-0.47:175:09Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:532.51:052.47:04-0.27:29-0.37:175:10Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:422.41:512.27:59-0.18:16-0.27:175:11Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:322.32:392.08:560.19:05-0.17:165:12Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:262.23:331.89:550.19:560.07:165:13Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:282.24:361.810:540.110:490.07:165:14Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:292.25:381.811:490.111:410.07:155:15Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:212.36:311.812:380.17:155:16Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:072.47:181.912:29-0.11:250.07:145:17Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed7:502.58:032.01:16-0.22:08-0.17:145:18Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu8:302.68:442.12:02-0.22:47-0.27:135:19New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:072.79:232.22:44-0.33:23-0.37:135:20New Moon23Fri
24Sat9:432.710:002.33:24-0.33:57-0.37:125:21New Moon24Sat
25Sun10:192.710:382.44:02-0.44:31-0.47:125:22New Moon25Sun
26Mon10:572.711:172.54:41-0.35:07-0.47:115:23Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:372.65:23-0.35:47-0.47:105:24Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:002.512:212.56:11-0.26:31-0.47:095:26Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:472.51:082.47:05-0.27:20-0.47:095:27First Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:382.62:002.38:05-0.18:15-0.37:085:28First Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:342.52:582.19:11-0.19:16-0.37:075:29First Quarter31Sat
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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