Tides Today & Tomorrow in Yorktown, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Yorktown, VA.
Next low tide : 10:58 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 58m at 3:59 pm (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8637689
Common Questions About Tides

Yorktown, VA Tides - Aug 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:112.16:392.912:240.312:090.26:108:14Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:162.27:393.01:270.31:120.16:118:13Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:142.48:353.12:270.22:130.16:118:12New Moon3Sat
4Sun9:082.59:303.13:230.13:140.06:128:11New Moon4Sun
5Mon10:032.610:243.14:160.04:130.06:138:10New Moon5Mon
6Tue10:572.711:173.05:040.05:090.06:148:09New Moon6Tue
7Wed11:502.85:490.06:020.16:158:08Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:082.912:402.86:330.16:560.36:168:06Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:572.71:312.87:180.27:550.46:168:05Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:472.52:212.78:060.38:580.56:178:04First Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:372.33:102.68:560.49:590.66:188:03First Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:272.14:012.69:450.510:560.66:198:02First Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:232.04:572.510:340.611:530.66:208:01First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:261.95:592.511:240.66:217:59Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:321.96:542.512:470.612:160.66:227:58Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:242.07:412.51:340.51:070.56:227:57Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:082.18:212.62:170.51:560.56:237:56Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun8:472.19:002.62:560.42:420.46:247:54Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:252.29:392.63:330.33:270.36:257:53Full Moon19Mon
20Tue10:042.310:182.64:080.24:100.36:267:52Full Moon20Tue
21Wed10:422.410:572.64:410.24:510.36:277:51Full Moon21Wed
22Thu11:202.511:362.55:140.25:310.36:277:49Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:002.65:470.16:120.46:287:48Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:162.512:402.76:230.26:570.46:297:47Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:592.41:252.77:030.27:510.56:307:45Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:462.32:132.87:510.38:540.66:317:44Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:392.23:062.88:470.410:000.66:327:42Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:362.24:062.89:480.411:060.66:327:41Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:422.25:142.810:520.46:337:40Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri5:572.26:262.912:130.511:58 AM0.46:347:38Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat7:052.47:293.01:160.41:040.46:357:37Waning Crescent31Sat
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 7:28 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Yorktown, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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