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 57m at 10:29 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:412.02:032.37:570.38:440.27:004:49First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:382.13:012.39:040.39:390.17:014:48First Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:402.24:062.210:100.210:340.07:024:48First Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:462.45:142.311:160.111:30-0.17:034:48Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:482.66:152.312:200.07:044:48Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:432.87:092.412:23-0.21:19-0.17:054:48Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:343.08:012.41:16-0.32:17-0.27:064:48Full Moon7Wed
8Thu8:253.08:532.42:08-0.33:11-0.37:064:48Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:163.09:462.43:00-0.34:02-0.37:074:48Full Moon9Fri
10Sat10:082.910:382.33:50-0.34:50-0.27:084:48Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun10:582.811:292.24:38-0.25:39-0.17:094:48Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon11:482.65:27-0.16:300.07:104:48Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:212.112:382.46:210.17:250.17:104:49Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed1:132.01:292.27:220.28:180.27:114:49Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:062.02:192.08:250.39:070.27:124:49Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:001.93:131.89:250.39:520.27:124:49Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:571.94:121.710:230.310:370.17:134:50Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:571.95:141.711:190.311:200.17:144:50Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:502.06:071.612:120.27:144:50Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:342.16:511.712:030.012:590.17:154:51Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed7:132.27:311.712:44-0.11:430.07:154:51Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:502.28:111.71:26-0.12:26-0.17:164:52New Moon22Thu
23Fri8:292.38:511.72:08-0.23:06-0.27:164:52New Moon23Fri
24Sat9:092.39:321.72:51-0.33:45-0.27:174:53New Moon24Sat
25Sun9:502.310:141.83:33-0.34:22-0.37:174:53New Moon25Sun
26Mon10:322.310:571.84:14-0.35:00-0.37:184:54Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:162.311:421.84:56-0.35:41-0.37:184:55Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:012.25:43-0.26:27-0.37:184:55Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:301.912:502.16:37-0.17:19-0.27:194:56Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri1:211.91:432.17:41-0.18:15-0.27:194:57First Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:152.02:392.08:480.09:07-0.27:194:57First Quarter31Sat
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 1:42 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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