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 5:27 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:39 pm (3.1 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 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:152.87:443.21:030.21:190.26:097:54Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:052.88:303.21:570.12:060.16:087:55Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:502.89:133.32:480.12:510.16:077:56Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:332.89:533.33:330.13:330.16:067:57Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:122.810:303.34:140.14:110.16:057:58Full Moon5Wed
6Thu10:502.811:053.24:520.14:470.26:047:59Full Moon6Thu
7Fri11:272.811:413.15:270.15:210.26:038:00Full Moon7Fri
8Sat12:052.76:020.25:560.36:028:00Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:183.112:452.66:390.26:340.46:018:01Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:573.01:262.67:180.37:170.46:008:02Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:392.92:082.68:000.48:060.55:598:03Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed2:232.82:522.68:440.48:590.55:588:04Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:092.73:402.69:310.49:560.55:588:05Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:002.64:332.710:220.410:580.45:578:06Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:582.65:322.811:150.35:568:06Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun6:002.76:303.012:000.312:090.25:558:07Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:592.87:243.312:590.21:020.15:548:08Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:542.98:173.51:550.11:550.05:548:09Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:483.09:103.72:51-0.12:48-0.15:538:10New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:423.010:043.83:45-0.23:42-0.25:528:10New Moon20Thu
21Fri10:353.110:563.84:37-0.24:35-0.25:528:11New Moon21Fri
22Sat11:283.111:503.75:28-0.25:27-0.25:518:12Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:233.16:20-0.26:23-0.15:518:13Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:453.51:203.17:15-0.17:230.05:508:14Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:423.32:183.08:130.08:280.15:508:14First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:393.13:173.09:100.19:340.25:498:15First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:372.94:193.010:060.110:390.25:498:16First Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:392.75:243.011:020.211:430.25:488:16First Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:442.66:253.011:550.25:488:17Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:432.57:173.112:420.212:450.25:478:18Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon7:342.58:033.11:340.21:320.25:478:18Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 8:33 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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