Tides Today & Tomorrow in Newport News, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Newport News, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 21m at 11:27 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 6:08 pm (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638379
Common Questions About Tides

Newport News, VA Tides - Mar 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:002.26:232.012:260.26:365:59Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:512.47:122.212:250.01:130.16:346:00Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:372.67:592.41:17-0.11:58-0.16:336:01Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:222.78:432.62:07-0.22:40-0.26:326:02Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:052.89:272.82:55-0.33:21-0.36:306:03Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:482.910:112.93:41-0.44:01-0.46:296:04Full Moon6Sun
7Mon10:322.910:563.04:26-0.44:43-0.46:276:05Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:172.811:443.05:13-0.45:27-0.46:266:06Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:062.76:05-0.36:16-0.36:256:07Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:363.012:582.67:02-0.27:12-0.26:236:08Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri1:312.91:532.48:03-0.18:12-0.16:226:09Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:312.82:542.39:080.09:19-0.16:206:10Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:392.64:052.210:170.110:290.06:196:11Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:572.65:222.311:230.111:38-0.16:176:12Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:072.66:292.412:220.06:166:12Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:042.77:252.612:40-0.11:160.06:146:13Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:552.88:142.71:36-0.12:05-0.16:136:14Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:402.88:592.82:28-0.22:49-0.16:116:15New Moon18Fri
19Sat9:212.89:392.93:14-0.23:28-0.16:106:16New Moon19Sat
20Sun9:582.710:152.93:55-0.24:04-0.16:086:17New Moon20Sun
21Mon10:352.710:502.84:33-0.14:37-0.16:076:18New Moon21Mon
22Tue11:112.611:262.75:100.05:100.06:056:19Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:492.55:470.15:450.16:046:20Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:032.712:282.46:270.26:230.26:036:20Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:422.61:102.37:090.37:060.36:016:21Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:252.51:542.27:560.47:540.36:006:22First Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:102.42:412.18:470.48:480.45:586:23First Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:022.43:372.19:440.49:490.45:576:24First Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:042.44:412.210:420.410:520.35:556:25First Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:092.45:422.411:370.311:520.25:546:26Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu6:072.66:352.612:270.25:526:27Waxing Gibbous31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8638379)

Common Questions About Newport News, VA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Newport News, VA today?

Slack tide in Newport News, VA is approximately 2:47 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 Newport News, VA?

Newport News, VA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 Newport News, 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 Newport News, VA?

Tide predictions for Newport News, 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 Newport News, VA?

Tide data for Newport News, VA is sourced from NOAA Station #8638379. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8638379.

What is the moon phase in Newport News, VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Newport News, VA is Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated). This places Newport News, 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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