87°
Mostly Sunny
2%
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Newport News County, VA · Chesapeake Bay
Anderson Park
16th St, Newport News, VA 23607
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.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
High nettle risk · 87°F air · 71°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 12 mph.
Weather
- 87°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 71°F water — swimmable, refreshing
- High nettle risk — 160% probability — reconsider swimming
67 /100
good
48 Swim
85 Sunbathe
88 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
87°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
7 mph
S
Rain
2%
Today
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
94°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
71°F
Refreshing
Next High Tide
7:07 PM
2.6 ft · in 4.4h
Sea Nettles
High nettle risk
160% probability · York Spit buoy
Water Quality
Clean
10 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 6w ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:47 AM
Sunset
8:28 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:48 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 6:35 AM | High | 2.0 ft |
| 12:30 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 7:07 PM | High | 2.6 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
94°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
18%
41
91°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
61%
22
88°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
30%
44
86°
Sunny
4%
82
92°
Sunny
2%
74
98°
Sunny
7%
66
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
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
8:10 PM - 10:10 PM
Minor
2:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Major
8:40 AM - 10:40 AM
Minor
4:40 PM - 5:40 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Free park lot.
Dogs
Leashed dogs permitted.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
16th St, Newport News, VA 23607
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Anderson Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Anderson Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
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.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS