Should I Fish Ocean View, Norfolk, VA This Week?
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Tides & fishability—next 3 days
TODAY SUN 9/684GO
MON 9/776GO
TUE 9/883GO
Curve height is tide level—curve color is how good the fishing should be. Green means go.
| Time ET | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 5:04 am | High | 2.37 |
| 11:13 am | Low | 0.51 |
| 5:47 pm | High | 3.02 |
Today’s Solunar & Tide Almanac—Ocean View, Norfolk
Solunar times
Minor12:28 am – 1:58 am
Major7:32 am – 10:32 am
Minor4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Major8:03 pm – 11:03 pm
Major periods are the moon overhead or underfoot—minors are moonrise and moonset. They feed the score’s solunar factor.
Sun & moon
Sunrise6:40 am
Sunset7:26 pm
Moonrise1:13 am
Moonset4:45 pm
MoonWaning crescent · 24%
Water temp83°F
Tide strength
Today77% · average tide
Average tide strength today—currents at about 77% of this station's monthly peak.
Fishing Weather—Next 3 Days
Today
73°–82°F
Mon 9/7
71°–80°F
Tue 9/8
69°–84°F
Plan your trip—Ocean View, Norfolk
Tide data: NOAA station Hampton Roads (Sewells Point) (8638610).
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is high tide in Ocean View, Norfolk today?
High tide in Ocean View, Norfolk, VA today (Sunday, September 6) is at 5:04 am, at 2.4 ft.
What's the best tide to fish in Ocean View, Norfolk?
Moving water beats slack water in Ocean View, Norfolk—fish feed hardest while the tide is actively rising or falling, not at the still point at the top or bottom. The outgoing tide gets a slight edge here by default. Today (Sunday, September 6), that lines up 8:00 am–10:00 am, driven by outgoing tide + minor solunar + low light.
When is the best time of day to fish in Ocean View, Norfolk?
Dawn and dusk are the strongest light windows in Ocean View, Norfolk, and they carry extra weight when a solunar period (moon overhead, underfoot, rising, or setting) lines up with them. Today (Sunday, September 6), that combination points to 8:00 am–10:00 am.
Should I fish Ocean View, Norfolk tomorrow?
Should I Fish? rates tomorrow (Monday, September 7) in Ocean View, Norfolk a GO at 76/100—best window 9:00 pm–11:00 pm.
What time should I fish Ocean View, Norfolk?
Fish Ocean View, Norfolk today (Sunday, September 6) from 8:00 am to 10:00 am—that's the strongest scored window. Outside it, dawn and dusk on moving water are the default best bets.
Do I need a license to fish in VA?
Yes—saltwater fishing in Virginia requires a Virginia Saltwater Recreational Fishing License. Issued by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission. You can get one through the state agency listed below.