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 4h 50m 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 - Dec 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:162.34:232.310:250.510:480.36:594:48Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:132.55:202.311:220.411:310.27:004:48Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:012.66:092.312:130.37:014:48Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:442.86:542.412:130.11:010.27:024:48Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:252.97:382.412:540.11:470.17:034:48Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon8:063.18:222.41:360.02:320.07:044:48New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:473.29:052.52:19-0.13:14-0.17:054:48New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:293.29:482.53:02-0.23:56-0.17:054:48New Moon8Wed
9Thu10:133.310:342.53:45-0.24:39-0.17:064:48Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:593.211:222.54:30-0.25:26-0.17:074:48Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:483.25:19-0.26:17-0.17:084:49Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:152.412:413.06:16-0.17:12-0.17:084:49Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:122.51:362.97:200.08:09-0.17:094:49First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:112.52:342.78:280.09:06-0.17:104:49First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:142.63:372.69:390.010:04-0.27:104:50First Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:252.74:462.510:500.011:01-0.27:114:50Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:322.85:502.411:54-0.111:56-0.37:124:50Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:313.06:472.412:54-0.17:124:51Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:243.17:402.412:48-0.31:50-0.27:134:51Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:133.18:302.41:39-0.32:41-0.27:134:52Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:003.19:172.42:28-0.33:28-0.37:144:52Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:423.110:012.43:14-0.34:10-0.27:144:53Full Moon22Wed
23Thu10:233.010:442.33:56-0.34:50-0.27:154:53Full Moon23Thu
24Fri11:022.811:272.24:37-0.25:30-0.17:154:54Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:412.75:18-0.16:11-0.17:164:54Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:112.212:222.56:010.06:520.07:164:55Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:552.11:032.46:490.17:340.07:164:56Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:392.11:462.27:400.28:150.17:174:56Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:252.12:312.18:340.28:580.17:174:57Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:142.13:212.09:320.29:440.17:174:58Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:102.24:191.910:330.210:340.07:174:58Third Quarter31Fri
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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