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 4h 40m 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 - Sep 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:022.68:243.12:130.32:070.36:367:35Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:542.89:153.13:050.23:060.26:377:34New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:452.910:063.13:530.24:030.26:377:32New Moon3Tue
4Wed10:353.010:553.04:370.14:550.26:387:31New Moon4Wed
5Thu11:233.111:422.95:180.25:430.36:397:29Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:103.05:570.26:310.46:407:28Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:282.712:563.06:360.37:220.56:417:26Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:142.51:422.87:170.58:190.76:417:25Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon2:012.32:292.78:040.69:190.86:427:23First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:512.23:182.68:560.710:160.86:437:22First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:442.04:112.59:510.811:120.86:447:20First Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:442.05:122.410:460.86:457:19First Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:522.06:172.512:060.811:42 AM0.86:467:17Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:522.17:102.512:540.712:380.76:467:16Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:382.27:522.61:370.61:290.66:477:14Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:162.48:312.72:150.52:170.56:487:13Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:532.59:092.72:520.43:030.46:497:11Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:312.69:482.73:280.33:470.36:507:10Full Moon18Wed
19Thu10:092.810:282.74:040.24:300.36:517:08Full Moon19Thu
20Fri10:492.911:102.74:400.25:110.36:517:07Full Moon20Fri
21Sat11:302.911:532.65:170.25:540.46:527:05Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:143.05:550.26:400.56:537:03Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:392.51:003.06:370.37:340.66:547:02Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:292.41:523.07:260.48:400.76:557:00Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:242.42:492.98:280.59:500.76:566:59Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:242.33:512.99:360.610:570.76:566:57Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:322.35:022.910:450.66:576:56Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:472.46:162.912:020.611:54 AM0.66:586:54Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:552.66:193.01:020.612:010.55:595:53Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:502.87:113.112:540.41:020.46:005:51Waning Crescent30Mon
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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