Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 47m at 8:37 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:29 am (2.7 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 - Nov 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:092.65:262.811:110.77:296:07Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:122.76:242.812:010.612:100.77:306:06Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed7:032.87:122.812:440.51:020.67:316:05Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu7:463.07:542.91:240.41:500.57:326:04Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri8:253.28:342.92:010.42:350.47:336:03Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat9:023.39:132.92:380.33:170.37:346:02New Moon6Sat
7Sun8:393.48:522.92:140.22:580.36:355:01New Moon7Sun
8Mon9:153.59:302.92:510.23:360.26:365:00New Moon8Mon
9Tue9:523.510:092.83:270.14:150.26:375:00New Moon9Tue
10Wed10:303.510:502.84:040.14:550.26:384:59Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu11:133.511:362.74:440.25:400.26:394:58Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:013.45:290.26:320.36:404:57Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:272.612:533.36:230.37:300.36:424:56First Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:232.61:503.27:270.38:290.36:434:56First Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:232.62:513.18:360.39:310.26:444:55First Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:302.73:583.09:490.310:310.26:454:54First Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:432.95:083.011:010.211:280.16:464:54Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu5:483.16:093.012:050.16:474:53Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri6:453.37:053.012:200.01:050.06:484:53Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat7:373.57:573.01:10-0.12:01-0.16:494:52Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:273.68:463.02:00-0.22:54-0.16:504:52Full Moon21Sun
22Mon9:143.69:342.92:47-0.23:42-0.16:514:51Full Moon22Mon
23Tue9:593.610:192.83:32-0.24:28-0.16:524:51Full Moon23Tue
24Wed10:423.411:052.74:15-0.15:130.06:534:50Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:263.211:522.54:580.06:000.16:544:50Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:113.05:430.26:480.26:554:50Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:412.412:572.86:330.37:380.36:564:49Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun1:312.31:432.77:270.48:270.36:574:49Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:222.32:312.58:240.59:150.46:574:49Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:162.33:242.49:240.510:030.36:584:49Third Quarter30Tue
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 11:33 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 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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