Tides Today & Tomorrow in Yorktown, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Yorktown, VA.
Next low tide : in 6h 22m at 11:54 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:30 am (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8637689
Common Questions About Tides

Yorktown, VA Tides - Dec 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:172.26:321.912:320.27:004:49Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:572.37:132.012:320.11:190.17:014:48Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:352.47:532.01:140.02:040.07:024:48New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:142.58:352.01:56-0.12:48-0.17:034:48New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:552.69:192.02:39-0.23:31-0.17:044:48New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:392.610:052.13:23-0.24:14-0.27:054:48New Moon6Mon
7Tue10:252.610:522.14:07-0.24:56-0.27:064:48Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:122.611:412.14:52-0.15:43-0.17:074:48Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:022.65:41-0.16:35-0.17:074:48Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:332.112:552.56:400.07:340.07:084:48First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:282.11:522.47:480.18:330.07:094:48First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:262.22:512.38:570.19:300.07:104:49First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:292.23:562.210:050.110:26-0.17:104:49First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:362.35:052.211:130.111:21-0.17:114:49Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:412.56:072.212:170.07:124:49Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:362.67:002.212:15-0.21:15-0.17:134:50Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:262.77:502.21:06-0.22:10-0.27:134:50Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:132.88:382.21:55-0.33:01-0.27:144:50Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:592.79:262.12:43-0.33:46-0.27:144:51Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:452.610:132.13:29-0.34:28-0.27:154:51Full Moon20Mon
21Tue10:302.510:582.04:12-0.25:06-0.27:164:51Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:122.411:431.94:52-0.15:45-0.17:164:52Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:552.25:340.06:250.07:174:52Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:271.812:372.06:190.17:090.07:174:53Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat1:121.81:211.97:110.17:550.17:174:54Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:571.72:061.78:080.28:390.17:184:54Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:441.72:541.69:040.29:240.07:184:55Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:351.73:491.510:000.210:100.07:184:55Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:321.74:511.510:570.110:59-0.17:194:56Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:291.85:491.511:530.011:48-0.27:194:57Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri6:192.06:391.612:45-0.17:194:58Waning Crescent31Fri
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 2:42 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 Yorktown, VA?

Yorktown, VA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Yorktown, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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