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 1h 49m 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 - Aug 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:302.44:062.89:420.410:400.56:108:13First Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:242.45:022.810:360.311:410.56:118:12First Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:262.46:043.011:350.36:128:11Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:302.47:043.112:410.412:360.26:138:10Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:302.68:013.31:380.21:350.16:138:09Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon8:272.88:563.52:330.12:340.06:148:08Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:232.99:503.63:270.03:32-0.16:158:07Full Moon7Tue
8Wed10:183.110:433.64:17-0.14:28-0.16:168:06Full Moon8Wed
9Thu11:103.311:343.55:05-0.25:22-0.26:178:05Full Moon9Thu
10Fri12:023.35:53-0.26:17-0.16:188:04Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:263.412:563.46:42-0.17:150.06:188:02Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:193.21:523.37:33-0.18:170.16:198:01Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon2:133.02:483.38:280.09:200.26:208:00Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:082.83:453.29:230.210:240.36:217:59Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:062.64:483.110:210.311:280.46:227:58Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:122.55:573.011:210.36:237:57Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:202.56:583.012:290.412:200.46:237:55Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:192.67:493.01:230.41:150.46:247:54Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:102.78:343.12:130.42:060.46:257:53Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:562.89:153.12:580.32:540.46:267:51New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:392.89:533.13:390.33:380.36:277:50New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:182.910:283.14:150.34:190.36:287:49New Moon22Wed
23Thu10:553.011:033.14:480.34:560.36:287:47New Moon23Thu
24Fri11:293.011:373.05:190.35:320.46:297:46New Moon24Fri
25Sat12:043.05:490.36:080.46:307:45Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:122.912:403.06:190.36:460.56:317:43Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:492.81:173.06:530.47:290.56:327:42Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue1:292.81:573.07:310.48:160.66:327:41Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed2:122.72:413.08:160.59:080.66:337:39First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:592.63:303.09:060.510:060.66:347:38First Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:522.64:273.110:030.511:100.66:357:36First Quarter31Fri
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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