This data the coastal Newport News ocean water temperature today, tomorrow and the upcoming days. Besides, you can also get information about the weather and surf forecast, as well as the data on sunrise / sunset and moonrise / moonset at a given point on any given day.
Water temperature in Newport News today is 75.2°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in the Atlantic Ocean near Newport News was recorded in 2018 and was 84.2°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2009 at 75.4°F. Sea water temperature in Newport News is expected to rise to 76.3°F in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Newport News is 76.1°F, the minimum temperature is 68.9°F, and the maximum is 85.1°F.
The swimming season in Newport News lasts from May to October. During those months, Newport News water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Newport News in winter reaches 45°F, in spring 57.4°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 78.8°F, and in autumn it is 66.9°F.
September 5, 2025 |
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today temp |
75.2°F |
September 4, 2025 |
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yesterday temp |
74.5°F |
The ocean salinity in Newport News is 6.30‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.
Another important indicators for a comfortable holiday on the beach are the presence and height of the waves, as well as the speed and direction of the wind. Please find below data on the swell size for Newport News. We calculate the swell size based on the mean wave height (trough to crest) of each third highest wave. For more information on surf forecasts for the next ten days, please visit sea state forecast Newport News. Data in table shown for September 5, 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)
0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
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0' 9" | 0' 8" | 0' 6" | 0' 4" |
0.24 m | 0.2 m | 0.16 m | 0.09 m |
12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
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0' 2" | 0' 3" | 0' 6" | 0' 7" |
0.06 m | 0.08 m | 0.16 m | 0.17 m |
Data in a table show Newport News temperature today (September 5, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Newport News.
0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
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76.6°F | 73.8°F | 72.1°F | 76.5°F |
12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
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86.7°F | 92.1°F | 89.2°F | 81.9°F |
You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Newport News: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides
These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Newport News. In addition to the table values, the graph below displays of changes average surface temperature during the year. Values are calculated based on the data over the past 10 years. Using them, you can check the water temperature in Newport News on any day of this period that interests you. Click on the month link and you will see a table for each day, or alternatively you can view the temperature curve of the month and select 2 different years you want to compare, either in a table or as a curve
Month | Avr | Min | Max | |
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January | 43.2°F | 34°F | 55.2°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Newport News in January | ||||
February | 43.3°F | 35.1°F | 54.1°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Newport News in February | ||||
March | 47.8°F | 35.4°F | 60.3°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Newport News in March | ||||
April | 57.2°F | 47.8°F | 68.2°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Newport News in April | ||||
May | 66.9°F | 56.5°F | 80.2°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Newport News in May | ||||
June | 75.7°F | 67.3°F | 84.9°F | warm |
Ocean water temperature in Newport News in June | ||||
July | 80.6°F | 75.2°F | 85.5°F | hot |
Ocean water temperature in Newport News in July | ||||
August | 79.9°F | 74.7°F | 85.5°F | hot |
Ocean water temperature in Newport News in August | ||||
September | 76.1°F | 68.9°F | 85.1°F | warm |
Ocean water temperature in Newport News in September | ||||
October | 67.8°F | 57.4°F | 78.6°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Newport News in October | ||||
November | 56.8°F | 48.2°F | 65.8°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Newport News in November | ||||
December | 48.2°F | 39.6°F | 58.1°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Newport News in December |