Tides Today & Tomorrow in Newport News, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Newport News, VA.
Next low tide : 6:56 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 53m at 12:49 pm (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638379
Common Questions About Tides

Newport News, VA Tides - Oct 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:223.36:010.46:410.57:016:49Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:372.912:593.26:330.57:220.67:026:48Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat1:172.81:403.17:100.68:080.77:026:46Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun2:012.62:223.17:520.78:570.87:036:45First Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:462.53:083.08:420.89:500.87:046:43First Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:362.54:002.99:370.810:470.87:056:42First Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:332.55:012.910:400.811:430.77:066:40First Quarter7Wed
8Thu5:392.66:053.011:450.77:076:39Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:392.77:013.112:350.612:450.67:086:37Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:313.07:523.31:230.51:400.57:086:36Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun8:193.28:413.42:100.32:340.37:096:34Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:073.59:293.42:550.23:270.27:106:33Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:543.710:173.43:410.14:170.17:116:32Full Moon13Tue
14Wed10:413.811:053.44:250.05:070.17:126:30Full Moon14Wed
15Thu11:293.911:543.35:100.05:570.17:136:29Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:203.85:570.06:510.27:146:28Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:473.11:143.76:480.17:510.37:156:26Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:433.02:123.67:460.28:550.47:166:25Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:432.93:133.48:500.310:000.57:176:24Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:462.84:193.29:590.411:050.57:186:22Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:592.85:343.111:100.57:196:21Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu6:142.86:413.012:070.512:180.57:206:20Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:153.07:353.01:010.41:180.47:216:19Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:063.18:213.01:490.42:120.47:226:17Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun7:513.28:033.01:320.32:010.46:235:16Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon8:313.38:423.02:130.32:460.36:235:15New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:083.49:192.92:500.33:260.36:245:14New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:433.39:552.93:240.34:020.36:255:13New Moon28Wed
29Thu10:163.310:312.83:560.34:380.36:265:11New Moon29Thu
30Fri10:503.211:082.74:280.35:130.46:275:10Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:263.111:472.65:000.45:510.56:285:09Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 3:52 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 maximum.

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 Crescent (14% illuminated). This places Newport News, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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