Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 26m at 11:38 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 6:15 pm (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - May 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:052.84:372.510:360.410:570.46:107:54Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:122.65:472.611:310.46:097:54Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:152.66:452.712:020.412:210.46:087:55Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:072.57:322.912:580.41:040.46:077:56Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:512.68:123.01:480.31:440.36:067:57Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:322.68:503.12:340.32:230.36:057:58Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:112.69:263.23:160.23:000.36:047:59New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:502.610:013.23:560.23:370.26:038:00New Moon8Sat
9Sun10:272.610:363.24:320.24:130.26:028:01New Moon9Sun
10Mon11:042.611:113.25:060.24:480.26:018:01New Moon10Mon
11Tue11:402.611:473.15:400.25:230.36:008:02Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:192.56:170.36:010.35:598:03Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:273.01:012.56:570.36:450.35:588:04Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:113.01:462.57:420.47:360.45:588:05Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:582.92:352.58:320.48:350.45:578:06First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:492.93:272.69:230.39:380.45:568:06First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:442.84:262.810:170.310:450.35:558:07First Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:462.85:293.011:130.211:520.25:548:08First Quarter18Tue
19Wed5:522.86:303.212:080.15:548:09Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:542.87:273.412:560.11:010.05:538:10Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:522.88:223.61:560.01:540.05:528:11Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:482.89:163.72:54-0.12:49-0.15:528:11Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:432.910:103.83:50-0.13:43-0.15:518:12Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:362.911:033.74:43-0.14:35-0.15:518:13Full Moon24Mon
25Tue11:292.811:563.55:34-0.15:27-0.15:508:14Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:222.86:250.06:210.05:498:14Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:503.31:182.77:180.17:200.25:498:15Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:443.12:142.78:120.28:220.35:498:16Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat2:372.93:082.69:040.39:250.45:488:17Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:282.74:042.69:540.310:270.45:488:17Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon4:212.55:022.710:420.411:280.55:478:18Third Quarter31Mon
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 2:56 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 22% 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 Waning Crescent (22% 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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