Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 57m at 10:44 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:22 am (2.5 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 - Jul 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:092.96:07-0.16:07-0.15:508:28Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:313.41:053.06:58-0.17:080.05:508:28Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu1:263.32:033.07:51-0.18:130.05:518:28Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri2:213.02:593.18:440.09:180.15:518:28First Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:152.83:573.19:360.010:230.25:528:27First Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:112.64:583.110:290.111:280.25:528:27First Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:142.46:013.111:230.15:538:27Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:182.36:583.112:290.312:170.25:548:27Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:152.37:493.11:250.31:090.25:548:26Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu8:072.48:373.12:170.31:590.25:558:26Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri8:562.49:213.13:050.22:490.25:558:26Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:422.510:023.13:490.23:350.25:568:25Full Moon12Sat
13Sun10:242.510:403.14:280.24:180.25:578:25Full Moon13Sun
14Mon11:032.611:163.05:030.24:560.35:578:24Full Moon14Mon
15Tue11:412.611:523.05:370.25:340.35:588:24Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:192.66:090.26:120.35:598:23Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:292.912:572.76:410.26:530.46:008:23Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri1:062.81:352.77:150.37:380.56:008:22Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat1:452.72:142.87:520.38:270.56:018:22Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:262.62:542.88:310.39:190.56:028:21Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:102.53:392.99:150.310:160.56:028:20Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:002.44:323.010:040.311:180.56:038:20Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:002.35:343.111:010.36:048:19Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:062.36:373.212:210.412:020.26:058:18Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:102.47:383.41:220.31:040.26:068:17Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:102.68:383.52:210.22:050.16:068:16Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:082.89:353.63:170.13:070.06:078:16New Moon27Sun
28Mon10:052.910:303.74:090.04:05-0.16:088:15New Moon28Mon
29Tue10:593.111:223.64:58-0.15:01-0.16:098:14New Moon29Tue
30Wed11:523.35:44-0.15:57-0.16:108:13Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:133.512:463.46:31-0.16:550.06:108:12Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 1:33 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 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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