Newport News County, VA · Chesapeake Bay

Anderson Park

A Newport News waterfront park on the lower James River at Hampton Roads — small beach, public boat ramp, saltwater fishing pier, basketball courts, playground, and picnic shelters. Note: Virginia Health Dept has issued swim advisories here in recent years; check current status before swimming.

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Today's Conditions

Great day for a beach walk.

6.6ft waves · 63°F air · 70°F water

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind around 12 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Northwest wind 8 to 12 mph.

Weather

63°F air — chilly for a beach day
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

70°F water — swimmable, refreshing

Safety

6.6ft waves — big surf — strong currents, expert swimmers only

56 /100

good

46 Swim

60 Sunbathe

75 Walk

41 Fish

74 Photo

Best for walking today

Water level 0.6 ft above predicted

Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.

NOAA station 8638610 · Observed 1.00 ft · Predicted 0.43 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

63°F

Mostly Clear

Wind

12 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

Air Quality

28 Good

Ozone · Hampton Roads

UV Peak

3 Moderate

Peaks 11 AM · burn in ~67m

Burn-free before 10 AM & after 02 PM

Tomorrow

63°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

70°F

Refreshing

Next High Tide

7:43 PM

2.5 ft · in 1.2h

Water Quality

No recent sample

Last reading 2mo ago: clean

USGS · not a current condition

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:35 AM

Sunset

5:02 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
1:05 AM	Low	0.2 ft
7:32 AM	High	3.1 ft
1:54 PM	Low	0.3 ft
7:43 PM	High	2.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:47 AM	Low	0.2 ft
8:13 AM	High	3.1 ft
2:38 PM	Low	0.3 ft
8:25 PM	High	2.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:27 AM	Low	0.2 ft
8:51 AM	High	3.1 ft
3:18 PM	Low	0.3 ft
9:04 PM	High	2.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:04 AM	Low	0.2 ft
9:27 AM	High	3.0 ft
3:55 PM	Low	0.3 ft
9:42 PM	High	2.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:39 AM	Low	0.3 ft
10:03 AM	High	2.9 ft
4:32 PM	Low	0.4 ft
10:20 PM	High	2.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:13 AM	Low	0.4 ft
10:41 AM	High	2.8 ft
5:10 PM	Low	0.5 ft
11:01 PM	High	2.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:50 AM	Low	0.5 ft
11:20 AM	High	2.7 ft
5:51 PM	Low	0.5 ft
11:44 PM	High	2.1 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8638610, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Nov 7

63°

Sunny

Sun Nov 8

63°

Sunny

Mon Nov 9

65°

Sunny

Tue Nov 10

69°

Sunny

Wed Nov 11

66°

Sunny

Thu Nov 12

63°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

17%

Fri Nov 13

56°

Chance Rain Showers

26%

What to Bring Today

Nothing unusual - conditions are unremarkable today.

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Best Fishing Times Today

Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.

Major

9:10 PM - 11:10 PM

Minor

4:40 AM - 5:40 AM

Major

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Minor

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Beach Info

Parking

Free park lot.

Dogs

Leashed dogs permitted.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

16th St, Newport News, VA 23607

Amenities

beachfishing pierboat rampbasketball courtsbaseball fieldplaygroundpicnic shelterswalking pathrestrooms

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Anderson Park today?

Anderson Park shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

Is Anderson Park dog-friendly?

Leashed dogs permitted.

Is there an entry fee at Anderson Park?

Entry to Anderson Park is free.

Are there lifeguards at Anderson Park?

No lifeguards are stationed at Anderson Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at Anderson Park?

Amenities at Anderson Park include beach, fishing pier, boat ramp, basketball courts, baseball field, playground, picnic shelters, walking path.

When is the water warmest at Anderson Park?

The Chesapeake warms quickly — water temperatures peak in late July and August, typically 78-82°F. Swimming comfortable from mid-June through September.

Where is Anderson Park located?

Anderson Park is in Newport News County, VA, at 16th St, Newport News, VA 23607.