Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : 10:44 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 52m at 3:56 pm (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - May 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:172.810:303.54:190.04:090.06:107:54New Moon1Thu
2Fri10:592.811:133.55:010.04:510.06:097:55New Moon2Fri
3Sat11:432.85:450.05:350.06:077:56Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:003.512:322.76:330.16:240.16:067:57Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:523.41:252.77:280.27:210.16:057:57Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue1:493.32:232.68:280.28:260.26:047:58First Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:483.13:242.79:300.39:360.26:037:59First Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:513.04:312.710:310.310:480.26:028:00First Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:012.95:432.911:310.211:590.26:018:01First Quarter9Fri
10Sat6:112.86:473.112:260.26:018:02Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:112.87:423.31:020.11:170.16:008:03Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:042.88:323.42:000.12:050.15:598:04Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue8:532.89:183.52:540.02:520.05:588:04Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:392.810:023.53:440.03:370.05:578:05Full Moon14Wed
15Thu10:232.810:433.44:290.04:190.15:568:06Full Moon15Thu
16Fri11:052.711:233.35:100.14:590.15:568:07Full Moon16Fri
17Sat11:462.65:500.15:380.25:558:08Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:023.212:282.66:300.26:170.35:548:09Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:443.01:122.57:120.37:010.45:538:09Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue1:272.91:572.47:570.47:510.55:538:10Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed2:122.72:432.48:420.58:450.65:528:11Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:582.63:302.49:270.59:420.65:518:12Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:472.54:212.510:130.510:420.65:518:12Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:412.45:172.610:590.411:420.55:508:13Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun5:402.46:112.711:460.45:508:14Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:352.46:592.912:370.412:310.35:498:15Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:252.57:453.11:280.31:170.25:498:15Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed8:132.58:313.32:180.22:030.15:488:16Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu9:012.69:183.43:080.12:520.15:488:17New Moon29Thu
30Fri9:502.710:073.53:570.03:410.05:478:18New Moon30Fri
31Sat10:382.710:573.64:440.04:310.05:478:18New Moon31Sat
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 7:20 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 44% 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 (44% 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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