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 6h 14m 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 - Apr 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:512.83:232.49:390.29:410.15:516:27First Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:052.74:402.410:480.210:540.15:496:28First Quarter2Fri
3Sat5:242.75:532.511:510.25:486:29Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:302.86:532.712:010.112:470.15:476:30Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon7:252.87:462.81:010.01:380.15:456:31Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue8:132.98:343.01:57-0.12:240.05:446:32Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:572.99:173.12:48-0.13:060.05:426:33Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:372.89:563.13:33-0.13:440.05:416:33Full Moon8Thu
9Fri10:142.810:333.04:13-0.14:190.05:396:34Full Moon9Fri
10Sat10:512.711:093.04:510.04:520.15:386:35Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:292.611:462.95:290.15:260.25:376:36Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:082.56:090.26:020.35:356:37Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:252.812:492.46:510.36:430.45:346:38Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed1:072.61:322.37:370.47:300.55:326:39Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:522.52:182.28:260.58:230.55:316:40Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:412.53:102.29:200.59:220.55:306:40Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:392.44:122.210:160.510:270.55:286:41Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:452.55:152.311:110.511:280.45:276:42Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:452.56:092.512:000.45:266:43Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:372.76:572.712:230.312:470.25:246:44Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed7:252.87:443.01:160.11:330.15:236:45Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu8:122.98:303.22:070.02:180.05:226:46New Moon22Thu
23Fri8:593.09:163.42:57-0.13:03-0.15:206:47New Moon23Fri
24Sat9:453.010:033.53:45-0.23:47-0.25:196:48New Moon24Sat
25Sun11:332.911:513.55:33-0.25:32-0.26:187:48Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:222.96:23-0.16:21-0.16:177:49Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:433.41:152.87:180.07:160.06:157:50Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed1:393.32:122.78:180.18:180.16:147:51Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu2:383.13:122.69:210.29:240.26:137:52First Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:412.94:172.610:250.210:350.26:127:53First Quarter30Fri
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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