Tides Today & Tomorrow in Yorktown, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Yorktown, VA.
Next low tide : 11:54 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 52m at 4:56 pm (2.4 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 - May 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:502.810:093.23:58-0.23:59-0.16:117:54New Moon1Sun
2Mon10:422.711:003.24:50-0.24:47-0.16:107:55New Moon2Mon
3Tue11:342.611:513.15:41-0.15:340.06:097:56Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:262.56:310.06:220.26:087:57Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:422.91:182.47:260.27:150.36:077:57Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:342.82:132.38:270.38:170.56:067:58Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat2:292.63:082.29:280.49:230.66:057:59First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:242.44:052.210:230.510:260.66:048:00First Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:232.25:072.211:140.511:250.66:038:01First Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:272.16:082.212:010.56:028:02First Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:292.16:592.312:220.512:440.56:018:03Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:182.17:402.41:120.41:230.46:008:04Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:592.28:172.51:580.31:590.35:598:04Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat8:372.28:522.62:410.22:360.35:588:05Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:152.29:282.63:220.23:130.25:578:06Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:532.110:052.64:020.13:510.25:568:07Full Moon16Mon
17Tue10:332.110:442.64:410.14:290.25:568:08Full Moon17Tue
18Wed11:142.111:242.65:180.15:080.25:558:09Full Moon18Wed
19Thu11:562.15:560.25:480.35:548:10Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:072.612:402.16:370.26:320.35:538:10Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:532.61:282.17:250.37:250.45:538:11Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:432.52:192.28:210.38:290.45:528:12Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:372.53:142.39:190.39:370.45:518:13Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:352.54:122.410:150.310:420.45:518:14Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:382.55:162.511:100.211:470.35:508:14Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:452.56:192.712:050.25:508:15Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:492.57:162.912:510.212:580.15:498:16Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:462.68:083.11:510.11:500.05:488:17Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun8:382.68:573.22:480.02:420.05:488:17New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:292.69:483.23:440.03:330.05:488:18New Moon30Mon
31Tue10:212.610:393.14:370.04:240.15:478:19New Moon31Tue
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 8:25 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 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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