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 3h 41m 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 - Oct 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:263.810:473.44:090.24:470.37:016:47Full Moon1Fri
2Sat11:083.911:313.44:490.15:310.37:026:45Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:533.95:310.16:190.37:036:44Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:183.312:423.96:170.27:120.47:046:43Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue1:093.21:363.87:090.38:120.47:046:41Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed2:063.12:343.78:100.49:160.57:056:40Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:063.13:353.59:160.410:210.57:066:38Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:123.04:443.410:270.511:250.57:076:37Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:273.15:573.411:380.47:086:35Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:373.37:013.412:240.412:440.47:096:34Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:363.57:563.41:180.31:430.37:106:33Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:283.68:453.42:080.22:390.37:116:31Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:153.89:303.42:550.23:300.27:126:30New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:593.810:133.33:380.24:160.27:126:28New Moon14Thu
15Fri10:403.810:533.34:190.24:580.37:136:27New Moon15Fri
16Sat11:183.711:323.14:570.25:380.37:146:26Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:563.65:330.36:180.47:156:24Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:133.012:353.56:090.46:590.57:166:23Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:552.91:173.36:480.57:440.67:176:22Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed1:392.82:003.27:330.68:320.77:186:21First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:262.72:463.18:230.79:210.77:196:19First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:152.63:353.09:190.810:120.77:206:18First Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:092.64:302.910:190.811:030.77:216:17First Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:092.75:302.911:220.711:530.67:226:16First Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:082.96:273.012:200.67:236:14Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:593.17:173.012:390.51:130.57:246:13Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:453.38:043.11:240.32:030.47:256:12Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu8:303.58:503.22:080.22:530.37:266:11Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:153.79:373.32:540.13:410.27:276:10Full Moon29Fri
30Sat10:013.810:243.33:390.04:290.17:286:09Full Moon30Sat
31Sun10:473.911:123.24:250.05:160.17:296:08Full Moon31Sun
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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