Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : in 6h 17m at 11:54 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:34 am (2.5 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 - Mar 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:312.54:031.910:220.310:120.06:345:59First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:472.65:182.011:310.211:23-0.16:336:00Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:582.76:252.212:320.16:326:01Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:002.97:242.512:28-0.21:27-0.16:306:02Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:563.18:192.81:30-0.32:18-0.26:296:03Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:483.29:113.12:29-0.53:05-0.46:286:04Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:373.210:003.33:23-0.53:49-0.46:266:05Full Moon7Sat
8Sun11:243.111:483.35:14-0.55:32-0.47:257:06Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:112.96:05-0.46:16-0.47:237:07Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:383.312:582.76:58-0.37:03-0.37:227:08Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:293.21:482.57:55-0.17:54-0.17:207:09Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:223.02:392.38:540.18:500.07:197:09Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:182.83:342.19:560.29:510.17:177:10Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:222.64:392.011:020.310:590.27:167:11Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:402.45:582.012:070.47:157:12Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:502.57:042.112:070.31:030.47:137:13Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:432.57:562.31:070.21:520.37:127:14Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:272.68:412.51:590.22:340.27:107:15Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:062.79:202.62:470.13:110.27:097:16Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:422.79:562.73:290.13:450.17:077:17New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:152.710:292.84:080.04:160.07:067:18New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:482.711:002.94:430.04:450.07:047:18New Moon22Sun
23Mon11:212.711:322.95:160.05:140.07:037:19New Moon23Mon
24Tue11:542.65:490.15:440.17:017:20Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:052.912:292.56:240.16:170.17:007:21Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:412.91:082.47:040.26:570.16:587:22Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri1:222.91:512.37:500.37:440.26:577:23Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat2:102.82:392.38:450.48:390.26:557:24First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:042.83:362.29:480.49:430.26:547:25First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:082.84:442.310:570.410:560.26:527:26First Quarter30Mon
31Tue5:222.85:592.412:040.36:517:26Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 2:44 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 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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