Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : 11:54 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 14m at 5:02 pm (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - Feb 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:172.45:441.812:000.17:065:30Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:222.66:461.912:59-0.17:055:31Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:202.87:432.112:44-0.31:55-0.27:045:32Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:163.08:382.41:44-0.52:45-0.47:035:33Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:083.19:302.62:41-0.63:32-0.57:035:35Full Moon5Thu
6Fri9:573.110:202.83:35-0.74:16-0.57:025:36Full Moon6Fri
7Sat10:443.111:102.94:27-0.75:00-0.67:015:37Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:322.95:20-0.65:45-0.57:005:38Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:022.912:212.76:16-0.46:33-0.56:595:39Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:552.91:112.47:16-0.37:24-0.46:585:40Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:492.82:022.28:17-0.18:18-0.26:575:41Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:462.62:591.99:220.09:18-0.16:555:42Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:542.54:071.810:310.110:23-0.16:545:43Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:112.45:221.811:360.111:270.06:535:44Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:162.46:271.912:340.16:525:45Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:102.57:202.012:260.01:260.16:515:46Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:562.58:072.11:20-0.12:110.06:505:47Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:362.68:492.22:09-0.12:50-0.16:495:48New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:112.69:262.42:51-0.13:23-0.16:475:49New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:442.610:002.43:29-0.23:53-0.16:465:50New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:162.610:322.54:04-0.24:21-0.26:455:51New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:482.511:042.54:38-0.14:49-0.16:445:52Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:212.411:372.55:12-0.15:18-0.16:425:53Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:562.35:480.05:50-0.16:415:54Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:122.512:332.26:280.16:270.06:405:55Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:512.51:142.17:140.27:100.06:385:56First Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:352.52:002.08:070.28:020.16:375:57First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:272.52:541.99:100.39:020.16:365:58First Quarter28Sat
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 8:28 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (32% illuminated). This places Norfolk, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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