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 5h 18m 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 - May 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:162.88:423.32:150.02:260.06:117:54Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:092.99:343.53:10-0.13:18-0.16:097:55Full Moon2Mon
3Tue10:023.010:263.64:04-0.24:09-0.26:087:56Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:533.011:183.64:55-0.34:59-0.26:077:57Full Moon4Wed
5Thu11:453.05:46-0.25:50-0.26:067:58Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:113.512:392.96:39-0.26:45-0.16:057:58Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:073.41:362.87:36-0.17:460.06:047:59Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun2:043.22:342.88:350.18:510.16:038:00Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:033.03:352.79:340.19:570.26:028:01Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:032.84:402.710:330.211:040.36:018:02Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:092.65:482.711:300.26:008:03Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:152.66:492.812:090.312:230.25:598:04Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:112.57:392.91:060.31:120.25:598:04Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:592.58:243.01:580.21:570.25:588:05Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:432.69:043.02:460.22:400.25:578:06Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:252.69:423.03:310.23:210.25:568:07New Moon16Mon
17Tue10:052.610:183.04:110.13:590.25:558:08New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:432.610:533.04:470.14:360.25:558:09New Moon18Wed
19Thu11:202.611:283.05:220.15:110.25:548:09New Moon19Thu
20Fri11:582.55:560.25:460.35:538:10Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:042.912:372.56:310.26:240.35:538:11Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:422.81:172.57:090.37:060.35:528:12Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:232.82:002.57:490.37:540.45:518:13Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:062.72:442.58:340.38:480.45:518:13First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:532.63:312.69:210.39:450.45:508:14First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:432.64:242.710:120.310:470.35:508:15First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:412.65:242.811:070.211:510.25:498:16First Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:452.66:243.012:040.15:498:16Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:482.67:223.212:530.11:000.05:488:17Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:472.78:173.41:520.01:55-0.15:488:18Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue8:442.89:133.52:50-0.12:51-0.25:478:18Full Moon31Tue
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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