Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 51m at 8:34 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 3:00 pm (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - May 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:112.76:402.712:240.46:097:54Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:072.77:312.912:470.31:110.36:087:55Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:532.78:153.01:400.31:540.36:077:56Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:342.78:553.12:280.22:330.36:067:57Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:132.79:323.23:130.23:100.26:057:58Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:512.710:073.23:530.23:460.26:047:59Full Moon6Sun
7Mon10:272.710:403.24:290.14:190.26:038:00Full Moon7Mon
8Tue11:022.711:143.25:040.24:520.26:028:01Full Moon8Tue
9Wed11:382.611:493.15:380.25:250.36:018:01Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:152.56:130.26:000.36:008:02Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:273.012:552.56:520.36:390.45:598:03Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:083.01:382.47:350.47:260.45:588:04Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:542.92:242.48:230.48:210.45:588:05Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:422.93:132.59:140.49:210.45:578:06Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:352.84:092.610:080.310:270.45:568:06Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:352.85:122.711:040.311:350.35:558:07Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:412.86:143.011:590.25:548:08Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:432.97:123.312:390.212:520.15:548:09Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:412.98:063.51:390.01:440.05:538:10Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:363.08:593.72:38-0.12:36-0.15:528:11New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:303.09:533.83:35-0.23:29-0.25:528:11New Moon21Mon
22Tue10:243.010:463.84:28-0.24:21-0.25:518:12New Moon22Tue
23Wed11:162.911:393.75:20-0.25:12-0.25:518:13Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:092.96:12-0.16:04-0.15:508:14Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:333.51:052.87:070.07:020.15:498:14Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:303.32:032.78:050.18:050.25:498:15Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:273.13:002.79:020.29:100.35:498:16First Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:232.84:002.79:570.310:150.45:488:16First Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:212.65:032.710:500.311:190.45:488:17First Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:232.56:032.811:400.35:478:18First Quarter30Wed
31Thu6:212.46:552.912:180.412:260.35:478:19Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 11:47 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Norfolk, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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