Tides Today & Tomorrow in Newport News, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Newport News, VA.
Next low tide : 10:50 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 58m at 4:13 pm (2.8 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 - Dec 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:183.27:372.712:51-0.21:44-0.16:594:49Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:103.38:282.71:42-0.32:38-0.27:004:49Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:583.39:172.72:33-0.33:27-0.27:014:49Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:443.210:042.63:20-0.34:12-0.27:024:49Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:273.110:492.54:04-0.24:56-0.17:034:48Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:083.011:342.44:47-0.15:390.07:044:48Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:512.85:300.06:240.07:054:48Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:202.312:332.66:160.17:090.17:064:48Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun1:072.21:172.57:060.27:550.27:064:49Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:542.22:012.37:590.38:400.27:074:49Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:432.12:492.28:540.49:260.27:084:49Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:362.13:422.19:530.410:140.27:094:49Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:352.24:422.010:520.311:020.27:104:49Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:302.35:382.011:470.311:480.17:104:49Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:182.56:292.112:370.27:114:50Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:032.67:162.112:330.01:250.17:124:50Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:462.78:022.21:18-0.12:12-0.17:124:50New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:302.98:472.32:04-0.22:57-0.27:134:51New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:133.09:322.32:50-0.33:41-0.27:134:51New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:573.010:182.43:35-0.34:24-0.37:144:51New Moon20Thu
21Fri10:423.011:062.44:20-0.45:08-0.37:144:52Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:303.011:572.45:09-0.35:56-0.37:154:52Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:212.96:02-0.36:48-0.37:154:53Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:512.41:152.77:03-0.27:43-0.37:164:53First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:482.42:102.58:08-0.18:39-0.37:164:54First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:472.43:092.49:16-0.19:38-0.37:174:55First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:542.54:152.210:26-0.110:38-0.37:174:55First Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:052.65:242.211:33-0.111:36-0.37:174:56Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:102.76:262.212:34-0.27:184:57Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:062.77:222.212:31-0.41:31-0.27:184:57Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon7:582.88:142.21:24-0.42:24-0.37:184:58Full Moon31Mon
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 7:31 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 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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