Water Temperature of the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, VA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, February 5, 2026, 11:54 PM EST
Today's Tides
Low: February 6, 6:11 AM, -0.2 ft
High: February 6, 12:08 PM, 2.0 ft
Low: February 6, 6:21 PM, -0.2 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
James River; Chesapeake Bay; Norfolk Naval StationStation Name: Sewells Point
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents
Elevation Above Sea Level: 10 feet
Sensor Depth: 3 feet
Nearest Address:
Decatur Ave
Norfolk, VA 23511
Norfolk (city) County
GPS Coordinates: 36.946701, -76.330002
Nearby Water Temperatures
Elizabeth River, Norfolk, VA (6 mi)Elizabeth River, Chesapeake, VA (11.7 mi)
Conveyance Channel, Chesapeake, VA (18.9 mi)
York River, Yorktown, VA (21 mi)
Chesapeake Bay, Kiptopeke, VA (24.1 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach, VA (33.6 mi)
Chickahominy River, Providence Forge, VA (52.6 mi)
Wachapreague Channel, Wachapreague, VA (57.8 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Duck, NC (61.9 mi)
Coan River, Lewisetta, VA (72.8 mi)
Roanoke River, Plymouth, NC (74.5 mi)
Potomac River, Scotland, MD (75.1 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Wallops Island, VA (78.5 mi)
Roanoke River, Halifax, NC (81.3 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Nags Head, NC (82.6 mi)
Weather for Norfolk, Virginia
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 38°F
L: 18°F

Sat
H: 32°F
L: 19°F

Sun
H: 28°F
L: 14°F

Mon
H: 33°F
L: 23°F

Tue
H: 45°F
L: 36°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:19 AM
Sunset: 5:36 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 33 mins
Moon Transit: 3:39 AM
Moonset: 9:22 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 74.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:09 AM - 5:39 AM5:23 PM - 7:53 PM
Minor Periods
10:20 PM - 11:50 PM8:52 AM - 10:22 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
High Wind Watch issued February 5 at 1:03PM EST until February 7 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 1:03 PM
Expires: Thu February 5, 2026, 10:00 PM
* WHAT...For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below possible. * WHERE...In Maryland, Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. In Virginia, Northampton and Accomack Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Extreme Cold Watch issued February 5 at 1:03PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 1:03 PM
Expires: Thu February 5, 2026, 10:00 PM
* WHAT...For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below possible. * WHERE...In Maryland, Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. In Virginia, Northampton and Accomack Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.79 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:19 AM
Sunset: 5:36 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 33 mins
Moon Transit: 3:39 AM
Moonset: 9:22 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 74.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:09 AM - 5:39 AM5:23 PM - 7:53 PM
Minor Periods
10:20 PM - 11:50 PM8:52 AM - 10:22 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.77 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.71 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:19 AM
Sunset: 5:37 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 4:22 AM
Moonset: 9:46 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 63.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:52 AM - 6:22 AM6:06 PM - 8:36 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:16 AM - 10:46 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.87 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:19 AM
Sunset: 5:38 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 5:05 AM
Moonset: 10:13 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 52.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:35 AM - 7:05 AM6:50 PM - 9:20 PM
Minor Periods
9:43 AM - 11:13 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:19 AM
Sunset: 5:39 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 5:50 AM
Moonset: 10:44 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 41.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:20 AM - 7:50 AM7:37 PM - 10:07 PM
Minor Periods
10:14 AM - 11:44 AM12:22 AM - 1:52 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:19 AM
Sunset: 5:40 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 6:38 AM
Moonset: 11:20 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 30.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:08 AM - 8:38 AM8:26 PM - 10:56 PM
Minor Periods
10:50 AM - 12:20 AM1:23 AM - 2:53 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
