Tides Today & Tomorrow in Newport News, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Newport News, VA.
Next low tide : in 35m at 6:39 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:032.212:192.75:520.26:460.27:004:49Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:472.21:032.66:390.37:330.27:014:49Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu1:332.21:502.67:330.38:220.27:024:49First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:232.22:412.58:330.39:140.17:034:48First Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:182.33:392.59:390.310:090.07:044:48First Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:212.54:442.510:470.211:05-0.17:044:48Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:242.75:462.511:510.111:59-0.27:054:48Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:212.96:442.612:51-0.17:064:48Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:163.27:402.612:53-0.31:49-0.27:074:49Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu8:113.38:352.61:46-0.42:46-0.37:084:49Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:053.49:292.62:40-0.53:39-0.47:084:49Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:573.410:222.63:33-0.54:30-0.47:094:49Full Moon12Sat
13Sun10:493.311:162.64:24-0.55:22-0.37:104:49Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:433.15:17-0.46:16-0.37:114:49Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:122.512:372.96:14-0.27:12-0.27:114:50Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:102.41:312.77:16-0.18:07-0.17:124:50Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:072.32:252.48:200.09:020.07:134:50Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:072.33:212.29:250.19:560.07:134:51Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:122.34:232.110:290.210:480.07:144:51Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:152.35:242.011:290.211:360.07:144:52Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:092.46:162.012:230.17:154:52Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:542.57:032.012:200.01:120.17:154:53Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:362.57:462.01:03-0.11:570.07:164:53Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu8:152.68:282.01:45-0.12:39-0.17:164:54New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:532.69:082.12:26-0.13:18-0.17:174:54New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:292.79:462.13:04-0.23:54-0.17:174:55New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:052.710:232.13:41-0.24:28-0.27:174:56New Moon27Sun
28Mon10:402.611:002.14:17-0.25:02-0.27:184:56Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:172.611:392.14:53-0.15:38-0.17:184:57Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:562.55:33-0.16:17-0.17:184:58Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:212.112:382.46:190.07:00-0.27:184:58Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 9:44 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 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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