Water Temperature of the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, VA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, April 16, 2026, 4:48 PM EDT
Today's Tides
Low: April 16, 2:54 AM, 0.0 ft
High: April 16, 8:53 AM, 2.6 ft
Low: April 16, 2:56 PM, 0.0 ft
High: April 16, 9:11 PM, 3.0 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

Thu
H: 97°F
L: 67°F

Fri
H: 88°F
L: 66°F

Sat
H: 82°F
L: 65°F

Sun
H: 70°F
L: 47°F

Mon
H: 58°F
L: 46°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 117 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 7:41 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 12:18 AM
Moonset: 7:05 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:48 AM - 2:18 PM
Minor Periods
6:35 PM - 8:05 PM5:14 AM - 6:44 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 8:12PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 8:12 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 8:00 PM
The combination of low relative humidity values in the 25 to 30 percent range, dry fuels, and gusty southwest winds will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires across much of central and eastern Virginia. In addition, this statement also includes Northampton County, North Carolina. Residents are urged to exercise caution handling any potential ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly. Virginia residents are reminded that open burning is prohibited before 4 PM EDT each day through April 30th. A statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service is currently in place. Open burning of any kind is illegal.
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 5:34AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 5:34 AM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 8:00 PM
The combination of low relative humidity values in the 25 to 30 percent range, dry fuels, and gusty southwest winds will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires across much of central and eastern Virginia. In addition, this statement also includes Northampton County, North Carolina. Residents are urged to exercise caution handling any potential ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly. Virginia residents are reminded that open burning is prohibited before 4 PM EDT each day through April 30th. A statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service is currently in place. Open burning of any kind is illegal.
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 1:12PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 1:12 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 8:00 PM
The combination of low relative humidity values in the 25 to 30 percent range, dry fuels, and gusty southwest winds will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires across much of central and eastern Virginia. In addition, this statement also includes Northampton County, North Carolina. Residents are urged to exercise caution handling any potential ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly. Virginia residents are reminded that open burning is prohibited before 4 PM EDT each day through April 30th. A statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service is currently in place. Open burning of any kind is illegal.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 111.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 7:41 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 12:18 AM
Moonset: 7:05 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:48 AM - 2:18 PM
Minor Periods
6:35 PM - 8:05 PM5:14 AM - 6:44 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.02 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.36 μg/m3
Ozone: 109.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 7:42 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 13 mins
Moon Transit: 1:10 PM
Moonset: 8:20 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 4.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:07 AM - 4:37 AM12:40 AM - 3:10 PM
Minor Periods
7:50 PM - 9:20 PM5:44 AM - 7:14 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.36 μg/m3
Ozone: 101.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 7:43 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 15 mins
Moon Transit: 2:06 PM
Moonset: 9:37 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:01 AM - 5:31 AM1:36 PM - 4:06 PM
Minor Periods
9:07 PM - 10:37 PM6:18 AM - 7:48 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.07 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 100.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 7:44 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 3:07 PM
Moonset: 10:55 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:00 AM - 6:30 AM2:37 PM - 5:07 PM
Minor Periods
10:25 PM - 11:55 PM7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.23 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 89 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 7:44 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 20 mins
Moon Transit: 4:12 PM
Moonset: 12:07 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:03 AM - 7:33 AM3:42 PM - 6:12 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:51 AM - 9:21 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
