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 2h 20m 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 - Jul 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:172.59:453.33:270.13:140.15:508:28Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:072.610:313.24:140.14:040.15:508:28Full Moon2Thu
3Fri10:532.611:133.24:570.14:500.15:518:28Full Moon3Fri
4Sat11:372.611:533.05:360.15:330.25:518:28Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:202.66:140.26:160.35:528:27Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:332.91:032.66:520.27:010.45:528:27Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:132.81:442.67:290.37:490.45:538:27Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed1:542.62:252.68:060.38:390.55:538:27Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:352.53:052.78:430.39:300.55:548:26Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:172.43:482.79:230.410:250.55:558:26Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:052.24:362.710:060.411:220.55:558:26Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:002.25:322.810:560.45:568:25Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:012.26:282.912:180.511:50 AM0.45:578:25Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:592.27:223.01:120.412:440.35:578:24Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:522.38:143.22:040.31:390.25:588:24Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:442.59:053.32:550.22:340.15:598:23New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:362.69:563.43:440.13:290.05:598:23New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:262.810:453.54:290.04:220.06:008:22New Moon18Sat
19Sun11:152.911:343.55:130.05:14-0.16:018:22New Moon19Sun
20Mon12:053.15:57-0.16:070.06:028:21Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:233.412:573.26:43-0.17:040.06:028:20Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed1:143.21:503.37:31-0.18:060.16:038:20Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu2:063.02:443.38:220.09:090.26:048:19First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:592.83:403.39:140.010:140.36:058:18First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:552.64:423.310:100.111:210.36:058:17First Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:592.45:503.311:090.26:068:17Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:092.46:553.212:250.312:110.26:078:16Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:142.47:523.21:240.31:100.26:088:15Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed8:112.58:443.22:190.32:070.26:098:14Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:042.69:313.23:100.33:010.26:098:13Full Moon30Thu
31Fri9:522.710:133.23:540.23:500.26:108:12Full Moon31Fri
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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