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 5h 42m at 9:37 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:21 am (2.6 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 - Jul 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:222.72:532.78:380.29:090.45:508:28Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:082.63:402.89:230.210:080.45:508:28Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:592.54:343.010:120.211:120.35:518:28Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:592.55:353.111:070.15:518:28Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:042.56:373.312:160.212:050.15:528:27Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:072.57:373.51:180.11:040.05:538:27Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun8:072.68:363.62:180.12:04-0.15:538:27Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon9:072.79:353.73:180.03:04-0.15:548:27New Moon8Mon
9Tue10:052.810:323.74:13-0.14:03-0.25:548:26New Moon9Tue
10Wed11:012.911:263.65:04-0.15:00-0.25:558:26New Moon10Wed
11Thu11:563.05:54-0.15:56-0.15:568:25Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:193.412:513.06:43-0.16:540.05:568:25Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat1:123.21:463.07:340.07:560.15:578:25Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun2:033.02:403.08:240.18:570.25:588:24First Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:532.73:333.09:130.19:580.35:588:24First Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:432.54:273.010:010.210:590.45:598:23First Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:392.45:262.910:510.311:580.46:008:23First Quarter17Wed
18Thu5:402.36:222.911:410.46:008:22Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri6:392.27:133.012:510.412:310.46:018:21Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat7:312.37:593.01:410.41:200.46:028:21Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun8:192.48:423.02:270.42:070.46:038:20Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon9:042.49:243.13:120.32:540.36:038:19Full Moon22Mon
23Tue9:472.510:043.13:520.33:380.36:048:19Full Moon23Tue
24Wed10:272.610:413.14:280.24:190.36:058:18Full Moon24Wed
25Thu11:052.711:173.15:010.24:580.36:068:17Full Moon25Thu
26Fri11:412.711:533.15:330.25:360.36:078:16Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:192.86:060.26:160.36:078:15Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:303.012:572.96:400.27:000.46:088:15Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon1:102.91:393.07:180.27:500.46:098:14Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue1:532.82:223.18:010.28:450.46:108:13Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed2:402.73:103.18:480.29:440.46:118:12Third Quarter31Wed
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 12:29 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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