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 17m 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 - Feb 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:392.64:062.110:22-0.110:23-0.37:065:30First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:532.65:202.111:31-0.111:30-0.47:065:31Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:042.76:282.212:34-0.27:055:32Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:072.97:292.412:34-0.41:33-0.37:045:33Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:043.08:262.61:35-0.52:27-0.47:035:34Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:563.09:172.72:32-0.63:15-0.57:025:35Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:423.010:052.73:24-0.63:59-0.57:015:36Full Moon7Sat
8Sun10:262.910:502.74:11-0.54:41-0.57:005:37Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:082.711:342.74:57-0.55:21-0.46:595:38Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:492.65:43-0.36:02-0.36:585:40Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:182.612:312.46:31-0.26:44-0.26:575:41Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:022.51:132.27:200.07:28-0.16:565:42Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:462.31:572.08:110.18:130.06:555:43Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:332.22:451.99:050.29:040.16:545:44Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:282.23:421.810:040.210:000.16:535:45Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:332.24:491.811:030.210:590.16:515:46Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:372.25:511.911:560.211:540.06:505:47Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:302.36:432.012:440.16:495:48Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:162.57:302.212:450.01:290.06:485:49Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:582.68:132.41:33-0.12:11-0.16:475:50New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:382.78:542.52:19-0.22:50-0.26:455:51New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:172.89:332.73:02-0.33:27-0.36:445:52New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:562.810:132.83:44-0.34:03-0.46:435:53New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:352.810:542.94:25-0.44:41-0.46:425:54Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:172.811:392.95:09-0.35:22-0.46:405:55Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:032.75:57-0.26:08-0.36:395:56Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:272.912:532.66:52-0.27:00-0.36:385:57Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:202.91:462.47:52-0.17:58-0.26:365:58First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:182.82:452.38:580.09:02-0.26:355:59First Quarter29Sun
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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