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 6h 06m 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 - Oct 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:042.212:252.65:550.66:520.76:005:51Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:462.11:092.66:400.77:480.86:015:49First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:342.11:582.67:380.78:480.86:025:48First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:282.12:542.68:410.79:460.76:035:46First Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:292.13:582.69:440.710:430.66:045:45First Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:382.35:062.710:490.611:390.56:055:43Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:422.56:072.911:510.56:055:42Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat6:372.86:593.012:310.312:500.36:065:40Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:263.07:493.11:210.21:470.26:075:39Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:153.28:403.12:090.12:430.16:085:37Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:053.49:313.12:570.03:360.16:095:36Full Moon11Tue
12Wed9:553.410:233.03:440.04:290.16:105:34Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:473.411:162.94:300.15:220.26:115:33Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:393.45:170.26:200.46:125:32Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:102.712:333.26:100.47:260.56:135:30Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:062.61:303.07:110.58:340.66:145:29Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:062.42:302.98:190.79:380.76:155:27Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:092.43:352.79:260.710:370.76:155:26Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:182.44:452.610:310.711:310.76:165:25Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:262.45:482.611:320.76:175:24Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:192.56:352.612:170.612:260.66:185:22Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:012.67:152.612:570.51:130.66:195:21Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:382.77:522.61:330.51:560.56:205:20New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:142.88:282.52:060.42:360.46:215:18New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:492.89:052.52:380.43:140.46:225:17New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:252.89:422.43:100.33:500.46:235:16New Moon26Wed
27Thu10:002.810:202.33:420.34:250.46:245:15New Moon27Thu
28Fri10:362.710:572.24:150.45:000.46:255:14Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:142.711:372.14:490.45:380.56:265:12Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:542.65:260.56:220.66:275:11Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon12:202.112:402.66:110.57:160.66:285:10Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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