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 4h 51m 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 - Mar 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:082.71:332.37:37-0.17:44-0.26:365:59First Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:022.72:282.28:400.08:43-0.16:356:00First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:022.63:312.19:500.19:49-0.16:336:01First Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:152.64:462.111:020.111:00-0.16:326:02Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:332.66:002.212:080.06:316:03Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:422.77:042.312:07-0.21:08-0.16:296:04Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:402.88:012.51:10-0.22:02-0.16:286:05Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon8:332.98:522.72:08-0.32:52-0.26:266:06Full Moon8Mon
9Tue9:192.99:392.83:01-0.43:35-0.36:256:07Full Moon9Tue
10Wed10:012.910:222.83:49-0.34:15-0.36:236:08Full Moon10Wed
11Thu10:412.811:022.84:33-0.34:52-0.26:226:09Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:192.611:422.75:15-0.25:28-0.16:216:10Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:582.55:58-0.16:050.06:196:10Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:222.612:392.36:420.16:440.16:186:11Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon1:032.51:202.27:280.27:250.26:166:12Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:462.42:042.18:170.38:120.36:156:13Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:322.32:532.09:110.49:040.36:136:14Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:272.33:521.910:100.410:050.46:126:15Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:342.35:001.911:090.411:080.36:106:16Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat5:392.36:002.112:020.46:096:17Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:332.56:512.212:040.212:500.36:076:18Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:202.67:362.412:570.11:340.26:066:19Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue8:042.78:202.61:460.02:160.06:046:19New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:462.89:022.82:34-0.12:56-0.16:036:20New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:272.99:433.03:19-0.23:35-0.26:016:21New Moon25Thu
26Fri10:092.910:263.14:03-0.24:14-0.26:006:22New Moon26Fri
27Sat10:522.911:103.24:47-0.24:55-0.25:586:23Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:382.811:593.15:35-0.25:40-0.25:576:24Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:282.76:28-0.16:31-0.15:556:25Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:513.11:212.57:270.07:280.05:546:26First Quarter30Tue
31Wed1:483.02:182.48:310.18:310.15:526:26First Quarter31Wed
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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