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 49m 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 - Jan 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:272.712:472.86:35-0.47:13-0.47:175:00Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:242.61:402.67:37-0.28:07-0.37:185:00Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:212.62:342.38:40-0.19:02-0.27:185:01Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:222.53:322.19:450.09:58-0.27:185:02Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:282.44:382.010:480.010:53-0.27:185:03Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:322.45:401.911:470.011:46-0.27:185:04Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:252.56:342.012:400.07:185:05Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:122.57:212.012:35-0.21:28-0.17:185:06Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:552.68:062.11:21-0.22:13-0.17:175:07Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon8:342.68:472.12:06-0.22:53-0.27:175:08New Moon10Mon
11Tue9:112.79:262.22:47-0.33:29-0.27:175:09New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:452.710:022.23:24-0.34:02-0.37:175:10New Moon12Wed
13Thu10:192.610:382.24:00-0.34:34-0.37:175:11New Moon13Thu
14Fri10:532.611:132.24:35-0.25:05-0.37:165:12Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:292.511:512.25:11-0.25:39-0.27:165:13Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:072.45:50-0.16:16-0.27:165:14Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:302.212:472.36:35-0.16:57-0.27:155:15Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:132.31:312.27:260.07:43-0.27:155:16First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:002.32:202.18:230.08:35-0.27:145:17First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:532.43:172.09:270.09:34-0.27:145:18First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:562.44:242.010:360.010:38-0.37:135:19Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:062.65:332.111:43-0.111:41-0.47:135:20Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:122.86:372.212:45-0.37:125:21Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon7:133.07:372.412:43-0.51:44-0.47:125:22Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue8:103.18:352.61:43-0.62:39-0.57:115:23Full Moon25Tue
26Wed9:053.29:292.72:41-0.73:29-0.67:105:24Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:563.210:212.83:36-0.74:17-0.77:105:25Full Moon27Thu
28Fri10:453.111:122.84:28-0.75:04-0.67:095:26Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:342.95:20-0.65:51-0.67:085:27Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:042.812:232.76:15-0.56:41-0.57:075:29Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:572.71:122.47:13-0.37:32-0.37:075:30Third Quarter31Mon
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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