Tides Today & Tomorrow in Yorktown, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Yorktown, VA.
Next low tide : in 16m at 12:18 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 6:57 pm (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8637689
Common Questions About Tides

Yorktown, VA Tides - Dec 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:242.412:482.86:360.17:300.17:014:49First Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:242.41:482.67:480.28:360.17:024:48First Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:242.32:482.48:540.39:300.27:034:48First Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:242.33:482.310:000.310:240.27:044:48First Quarter4Thu
5Fri4:302.34:542.211:060.311:180.17:044:48Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:362.35:542.112:060.27:054:48Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:242.46:422.112:060.11:000.27:064:48Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:122.57:242.112:480.01:480.17:074:48Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue7:482.58:062.11:300.02:300.07:084:48Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:242.58:482.02:060.03:060.07:094:48Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:002.49:302.02:48-0.13:42-0.17:094:48Full Moon11Thu
12Fri9:422.410:061.93:24-0.14:18-0.17:104:49Full Moon12Fri
13Sat10:182.310:481.94:00-0.14:48-0.17:114:49Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:542.211:241.84:36-0.15:24-0.17:124:49Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:362.15:120.05:540.07:124:49Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:061.812:122.15:540.06:360.07:134:50Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:481.812:542.06:420.17:240.07:144:50Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:301.81:421.97:420.18:180.07:144:50Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:181.92:361.98:420.19:06-0.17:154:51Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:121.93:301.89:420.110:00-0.27:154:51Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:182.14:361.910:480.011:00-0.37:164:52Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:182.35:422.011:48-0.111:54-0.47:164:52Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:182.56:422.112:48-0.37:174:53Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed7:122.77:362.212:54-0.51:48-0.47:174:53New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:062.88:302.21:48-0.52:42-0.57:184:54New Moon25Thu
26Fri8:542.99:242.32:42-0.63:36-0.67:184:55New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:482.910:182.33:36-0.64:24-0.67:184:55New Moon27Sat
28Sun10:422.811:122.34:30-0.55:18-0.57:194:56Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:362.75:24-0.46:06-0.47:194:57Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:062.212:302.56:18-0.37:00-0.37:194:57Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed1:002.21:242.37:24-0.18:00-0.27:194:58First Quarter31Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8637689)

Common Questions About Yorktown, VA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Yorktown, VA today?

Slack tide in Yorktown, VA is approximately 3:37 pm — 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 Yorktown, VA?

Yorktown, VA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 Yorktown, 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 Yorktown, VA?

Tide predictions for Yorktown, 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 Yorktown, VA?

Tide data for Yorktown, VA is sourced from NOAA Station #8637689. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8637689.

What is the moon phase in Yorktown, VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Yorktown, VA is Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Yorktown, 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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