Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:50 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 24m at 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 - Sep 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:183.410:333.44:060.24:270.36:377:32Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:553.511:123.44:410.25:070.36:387:31Full Moon2Thu
3Fri11:343.611:523.35:170.25:490.36:387:29Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:163.65:550.26:340.36:397:28Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:363.21:023.66:380.27:260.46:407:26Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:253.11:523.67:270.38:250.56:417:25Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:183.02:473.68:230.39:280.56:427:23Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:153.03:473.59:250.410:340.56:427:22Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:192.94:563.510:330.411:410.56:437:20Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:343.06:093.511:430.46:447:19Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:453.17:153.612:430.412:500.36:457:17Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:463.38:113.61:390.31:520.26:467:16Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon8:423.59:033.72:310.22:500.26:467:14New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:333.79:513.63:200.13:440.16:477:13New Moon14Tue
15Wed10:203.810:363.64:050.14:330.26:487:11New Moon15Wed
16Thu11:043.811:183.44:470.15:180.26:497:10New Moon16Thu
17Fri11:463.85:260.26:020.36:507:08Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:003.312:283.66:050.36:470.46:507:07Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:423.11:113.56:450.47:350.66:517:05Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:273.01:553.47:280.68:250.76:527:03Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue2:132.82:403.28:150.79:160.86:537:02First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:012.73:293.19:060.810:100.86:547:00First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:542.74:243.010:030.811:050.86:546:59First Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:552.75:263.011:040.811:580.86:556:57First Quarter24Fri
25Sat6:002.86:253.112:030.86:566:56Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:552.97:143.212:440.712:570.76:576:54Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:413.17:593.31:270.61:460.66:586:53Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:233.38:413.42:080.52:340.56:596:51Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:043.59:233.42:490.43:200.46:596:50Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:453.710:053.53:290.34:040.37:006:48Full Moon30Thu
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 2:44 am — 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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