Welcome to our guide to Hampton, VA. We keep it short: where the town is, who lives there, and what the water is doing today.

Quick answer: Hampton, VA is an independent city with about 137,315 residents in 2025. Its tides come from NOAA station 8638610, HAMPTON ROADS (Sewells Point). The closest town in our guide is Norfolk, about 13 miles away.

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About Hampton

Hampton is an independent city in Virginia. It is not part of any county.[1] About 137,315 people lived there in 2025.[2]

Tides Today

The tide box on this page shows today’s highs and lows. They come from NOAA station 8638610, HAMPTON ROADS (Sewells Point). NOAA tide tables use only past data. Wind and weather can push the water higher or lower.[3]

Nearby Bay Towns

Town Miles away (straight line)
Norfolk 13
Yorktown 17
Cape Charles 24

We measured these from official map points.[1]

National Park Site

The National Park Service lists Fort Monroe National Monument among its sites in Virginia.[4]

Before You Go Out

Check the marine forecast on our tides page first. NOAA says wind forecasts get less sure after one or two days. So check again on the day you go.[3] Then have a good day on the Bay.

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hampton, VA in? None. Hampton is an independent city.

How many people live in Hampton? About 137,315 residents in 2025, according to the Census Bureau.

Where can I see tides for Hampton? In the tide box on this page, from NOAA station 8638610.

What Bay town is closest to Hampton? Norfolk, about 13 miles away in a straight line.

References

See every town and station on our Chesapeake Bay map.