Tides Today & Tomorrow in Newport News, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Newport News, VA.
Next low tide : in 33m at 10:50 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:22 am (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638379
Common Questions About Tides

Newport News, VA Tides - Jul 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:382.53:152.58:590.39:300.55:498:29First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:222.44:002.59:420.310:240.55:508:29First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:112.34:512.610:280.311:220.45:508:29First Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:072.25:472.711:190.35:518:29Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:072.36:422.812:190.412:130.25:518:28Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:042.37:343.01:130.31:060.25:528:28Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:582.48:253.22:060.12:000.15:528:28Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:512.69:173.32:590.02:540.05:538:28Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:442.710:093.43:50-0.13:49-0.15:538:27Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:372.811:003.44:39-0.24:42-0.25:548:27Full Moon10Tue
11Wed11:282.911:523.45:27-0.25:35-0.25:558:27Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:213.06:16-0.26:30-0.15:558:26Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:443.31:163.07:07-0.27:30-0.15:568:26Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:393.12:133.08:00-0.18:340.05:568:26Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:342.93:093.08:55-0.19:380.15:578:25Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:302.74:093.09:500.010:440.25:588:25Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:302.65:143.010:470.111:490.25:598:24Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:362.56:203.011:450.15:598:23Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:412.47:183.012:490.212:410.16:008:23Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:382.58:093.01:450.21:350.16:018:22Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:302.58:563.02:370.22:260.26:018:22Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:182.69:393.03:240.23:150.26:028:21New Moon22Sun
23Mon10:032.610:183.04:070.14:000.26:038:20New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:432.710:543.04:450.14:400.26:048:20New Moon24Tue
25Wed11:222.711:302.95:200.15:190.26:058:19New Moon25Wed
26Thu12:002.75:520.15:560.36:058:18Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:062.912:372.76:250.26:350.36:068:17Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:432.81:162.76:580.27:160.46:078:16Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:222.71:552.77:340.38:020.56:088:16Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon2:022.62:352.78:120.38:510.56:098:15First Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:442.53:182.78:550.39:430.56:098:14First Quarter31Tue
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 1:36 am — 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Newport News, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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