Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : 9:37 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 42m at 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 - Feb 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:362.512:482.36:46-0.27:05-0.27:065:31Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat1:212.41:312.17:390.07:47-0.17:055:32Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:072.32:151.98:320.18:310.07:045:33Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:552.23:041.89:300.29:200.17:035:34Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:522.24:041.710:300.210:140.17:025:35Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:572.25:111.611:290.211:110.17:015:36Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:582.26:101.712:220.27:005:37Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:492.37:021.812:050.01:110.16:595:38Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:352.57:481.912:560.01:560.06:585:39Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun8:172.68:312.11:44-0.12:37-0.16:575:40New Moon10Sun
11Mon8:562.79:112.22:29-0.23:13-0.26:565:41New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:332.79:482.43:11-0.33:47-0.26:555:42New Moon12Tue
13Wed10:092.810:262.53:51-0.34:20-0.36:545:44New Moon13Wed
14Thu10:462.711:052.64:31-0.34:54-0.36:535:45Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:252.711:462.75:13-0.35:31-0.36:525:46Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:082.65:59-0.26:13-0.36:505:47Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:322.712:542.46:53-0.17:00-0.36:495:48Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon1:222.71:452.37:520.07:53-0.26:485:49First Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:162.72:412.18:570.08:53-0.26:475:50First Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:202.63:482.010:100.110:02-0.16:465:51First Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:382.65:062.011:230.111:13-0.26:445:52Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:552.76:192.112:280.06:435:53Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:012.87:212.312:21-0.21:27-0.16:425:54Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun7:593.08:182.51:24-0.32:21-0.26:405:55Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:503.09:092.72:22-0.43:07-0.36:395:56Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:353.09:552.83:14-0.43:49-0.36:385:57Full Moon26Tue
27Wed10:162.910:372.94:01-0.44:27-0.36:365:58Full Moon27Wed
28Thu10:552.811:182.84:45-0.35:04-0.36:355:59Waning Gibbous28Thu
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 6:18 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 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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