Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : 8:37 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 35m at 2:10 pm (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - May 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:522.811:093.44:520.04:480.16:107:54Full Moon1Sat
2Sun11:332.811:513.45:330.05:280.16:097:55Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:172.86:160.16:120.16:077:56Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:373.41:052.77:050.17:020.16:067:57Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed1:293.31:582.78:010.28:020.26:057:57Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu2:253.22:552.79:000.29:070.26:047:58Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:243.13:572.710:010.210:170.26:037:59Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:303.05:072.811:040.211:300.26:028:00Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:423.06:183.012:040.26:018:01Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:483.07:193.212:370.112:590.16:018:02Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:463.08:133.41:380.01:500.06:008:03Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:393.09:033.52:360.02:400.05:598:03Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu9:293.09:513.63:29-0.13:28-0.15:588:04New Moon13Thu
14Fri10:163.010:353.54:19-0.14:130.05:578:05New Moon14Fri
15Sat11:002.911:173.45:04-0.14:550.05:568:06New Moon15Sat
16Sun11:442.811:593.35:470.05:360.15:568:07Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:282.76:300.16:180.25:558:08Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:413.11:132.67:140.27:030.35:548:09Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:252.92:002.58:010.37:530.45:538:09Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu2:102.82:462.58:480.48:460.55:538:10First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:562.73:352.49:350.59:420.55:528:11First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:452.64:282.510:230.510:400.55:518:12First Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:412.55:252.511:110.511:390.55:518:12First Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:402.46:202.711:570.45:508:13Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:362.57:072.912:340.412:410.45:508:14Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:252.57:503.01:240.31:240.35:498:15Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu8:112.68:333.22:130.22:070.25:498:15Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:562.79:173.33:000.12:520.15:488:16Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:422.710:013.43:460.03:380.05:488:17Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:272.810:473.54:310.04:230.05:488:18Full Moon30Sun
31Mon11:132.811:343.55:16-0.15:090.05:478:18Full Moon31Mon
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 5:23 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Third Quarter (66% illuminated). This places Norfolk, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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