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 05m 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 - Jan 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:102.35:211.811:340.211:240.07:174:59Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:022.46:151.912:260.17:175:00Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:502.67:052.012:13-0.11:170.07:185:01Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:372.87:542.11:02-0.22:07-0.27:185:02New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:252.98:432.21:53-0.32:55-0.37:185:03New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:123.19:312.32:43-0.43:40-0.47:185:03New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:593.110:192.43:31-0.54:24-0.47:185:04New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:473.111:092.44:20-0.55:10-0.47:185:05Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:363.05:11-0.55:58-0.47:175:06Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:022.512:272.96:08-0.46:50-0.47:175:07Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:572.51:202.77:10-0.37:42-0.47:175:08First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:532.52:142.48:16-0.28:37-0.47:175:09First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:532.53:132.29:24-0.19:33-0.37:175:10First Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:002.54:192.110:33-0.110:32-0.37:165:11First Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:112.65:272.011:39-0.111:31-0.37:165:12Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:142.66:282.012:39-0.17:165:13Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:102.77:232.012:27-0.31:35-0.27:155:14Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:012.78:142.11:21-0.32:26-0.27:155:15Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:462.79:012.22:12-0.33:11-0.27:155:16Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:272.79:442.22:58-0.33:50-0.37:145:17Full Moon20Thu
21Fri10:042.710:232.23:40-0.34:27-0.37:145:18Full Moon21Fri
22Sat10:392.611:022.24:18-0.35:01-0.27:135:19Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:152.511:412.24:56-0.25:34-0.27:135:20Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:512.45:35-0.16:08-0.17:125:22Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:202.112:292.26:160.06:43-0.17:115:23Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:592.11:082.17:020.07:200.07:115:24Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:392.11:482.07:510.18:000.07:105:25Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:222.12:331.88:440.28:450.07:095:26Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:122.13:261.89:440.29:380.07:095:27Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:122.24:301.710:480.110:370.07:085:28Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon5:162.35:351.811:480.111:37-0.17:075:29Waning Crescent31Mon
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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