Tides Today & Tomorrow in Newport News, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Newport News, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 35m at 10:35 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 5:09 pm (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638379
Common Questions About Tides

Newport News, VA Tides - Dec 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:523.410:132.73:30-0.34:20-0.27:004:49New Moon1Fri
2Sat10:413.411:042.74:18-0.35:08-0.27:014:49Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:323.311:592.65:09-0.36:01-0.27:014:49Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:273.16:05-0.26:57-0.17:024:49Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:572.61:233.07:09-0.17:55-0.17:034:48First Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:572.62:212.88:160.08:53-0.17:044:48First Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:002.63:222.69:250.19:52-0.17:054:48First Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:102.64:302.410:350.110:51-0.17:064:48First Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:202.75:362.411:390.111:45-0.17:074:49Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:192.86:332.412:380.07:074:49Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon7:112.97:232.412:36-0.21:320.07:084:49Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:582.98:112.41:25-0.22:22-0.17:094:49Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:402.98:552.42:12-0.23:06-0.17:104:49Full Moon13Wed
14Thu9:202.99:372.42:55-0.23:47-0.17:104:49Full Moon14Thu
15Fri9:562.810:162.33:35-0.24:24-0.17:114:50Full Moon15Fri
16Sat10:322.810:552.34:12-0.14:59-0.17:124:50Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:072.711:352.24:48-0.15:350.07:124:50Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:452.55:250.06:120.07:134:51Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:162.112:242.46:060.16:500.07:144:51Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:582.11:042.36:520.27:300.17:144:52Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:402.11:472.27:420.28:130.17:154:52Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:252.12:332.18:360.28:590.17:154:53Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:152.13:242.09:340.29:500.07:164:53Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:112.24:242.010:370.210:44-0.17:164:54Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:112.45:262.011:370.111:39-0.17:164:54Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:072.56:242.112:340.07:174:55Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:012.77:192.212:32-0.31:29-0.27:174:55Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:532.98:132.31:27-0.42:23-0.37:174:56New Moon28Thu
29Fri8:453.19:062.42:21-0.53:15-0.47:184:57New Moon29Fri
30Sat9:373.19:582.53:14-0.64:04-0.57:184:58New Moon30Sat
31Sun10:273.110:522.54:06-0.64:52-0.57:184:58Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 1:52 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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