Tides Today & Tomorrow in Newport News, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Newport News, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 56m at 5:53 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:56 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638379
Common Questions About Tides

Newport News, VA Tides - Aug 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:552.53:222.89:030.39:550.56:108:13Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:432.44:132.99:510.310:570.56:118:12Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:402.35:123.010:470.36:128:11Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu5:452.46:173.112:010.411:48 AM0.36:138:10Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:512.47:203.21:030.312:500.26:138:09Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:522.68:193.42:020.21:510.16:148:08Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun8:502.79:173.52:590.12:520.06:158:07New Moon7Sun
8Mon9:482.910:133.63:530.03:52-0.16:168:06New Moon8Mon
9Tue10:423.111:063.64:43-0.14:48-0.16:178:05New Moon9Tue
10Wed11:353.211:573.55:31-0.15:43-0.16:188:04Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:283.36:18-0.16:390.06:188:02Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:493.31:233.37:070.07:390.16:198:01Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat1:413.12:173.37:580.18:410.26:208:00Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun2:332.83:113.28:490.29:420.36:217:59First Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:262.64:073.19:420.310:450.46:227:58First Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:232.55:103.010:380.411:470.56:237:56First Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:292.46:153.011:360.46:237:55Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:352.47:113.012:450.512:330.56:247:54Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri7:312.48:003.01:370.51:260.56:257:53Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat8:202.58:443.02:240.52:160.56:267:51Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun9:052.69:243.13:070.43:030.46:277:50Full Moon21Sun
22Mon9:462.710:023.13:460.43:460.46:287:49Full Moon22Mon
23Tue10:242.810:373.14:210.34:260.46:287:47Full Moon23Tue
24Wed11:002.911:123.14:530.35:030.46:297:46Full Moon24Wed
25Thu11:343.011:463.05:230.35:390.46:307:45Full Moon25Thu
26Fri12:083.05:530.36:150.46:317:43Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:212.912:433.06:240.36:550.56:327:42Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:592.81:213.16:590.47:400.66:327:41Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon1:402.72:033.17:400.48:300.66:337:39Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:252.72:493.18:260.49:270.66:347:38Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed3:142.63:423.19:190.510:300.66:357:36Third 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 8:54 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 7% 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 (7% 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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