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 5h 09m 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 - Nov 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:053.05:350.56:330.56:295:08Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:302.512:473.06:170.67:190.66:305:07Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue1:142.41:332.97:060.68:090.66:325:06First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:022.42:222.88:020.79:010.66:335:05First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:552.43:172.89:030.69:570.56:345:04First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:562.54:192.810:100.610:510.46:355:03First Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:002.75:222.911:150.511:430.36:365:02Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:572.96:183.012:150.36:375:01Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:493.27:113.012:320.11:110.26:385:01Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:393.48:033.11:220.02:070.06:395:00Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:303.68:553.12:11-0.13:01-0.16:404:59Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:203.79:463.13:00-0.23:52-0.26:414:58Full Moon12Thu
13Fri10:113.810:373.03:49-0.24:44-0.16:424:57Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:033.711:312.94:38-0.25:37-0.16:434:57Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:583.55:31-0.16:350.06:444:56Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:282.812:563.36:300.07:370.16:454:55Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:282.61:553.17:350.28:380.26:464:55Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:312.62:562.98:430.39:380.26:474:54Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:392.64:032.79:520.310:360.26:484:53Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:502.65:102.610:590.311:290.26:494:53Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:512.76:052.511:580.36:504:52Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:412.86:522.512:150.212:510.36:514:52Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:252.97:342.512:580.11:390.26:524:51Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue8:053.08:152.51:390.12:230.26:534:51New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:423.08:532.52:170.13:040.16:544:51New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:173.09:312.52:540.13:410.16:554:50New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:513.010:072.43:280.14:160.16:564:50New Moon27Fri
28Sat10:263.010:442.44:020.14:500.16:574:50Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:012.911:222.34:360.15:260.26:584:49Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:392.85:110.26:040.26:594:49Waxing Crescent30Mon
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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