Tides Today & Tomorrow in Yorktown, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Yorktown, VA.
Next low tide : 9:37 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 58m at 3:28 am (2.0 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 - Jan 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:162.16:451.612:56-0.17:194:58Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri7:052.27:331.712:38-0.31:48-0.27:204:59Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:532.48:221.81:31-0.42:39-0.47:205:00Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:422.59:131.92:24-0.53:27-0.57:205:01Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:332.510:042.03:17-0.64:13-0.57:205:02Full Moon5Mon
6Tue10:242.510:542.04:08-0.64:58-0.57:205:03Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:142.511:452.14:58-0.55:44-0.57:205:03Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:052.45:52-0.46:34-0.47:205:04Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:382.112:572.26:53-0.37:28-0.47:205:05Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:312.21:512.08:00-0.28:22-0.37:205:06Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:272.22:471.89:08-0.19:16-0.27:205:07Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:272.13:501.610:15-0.110:11-0.27:195:08Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:342.15:001.611:220.011:09-0.27:195:09Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:422.26:061.612:26-0.17:195:10Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:382.26:591.612:06-0.21:22-0.17:195:11Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:272.27:461.61:00-0.22:12-0.27:185:12Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat8:112.28:311.71:51-0.32:57-0.27:185:13New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:542.29:151.72:38-0.33:35-0.37:185:14New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:352.19:561.73:21-0.34:08-0.37:175:15New Moon19Mon
20Tue10:152.010:361.74:00-0.34:38-0.37:175:16New Moon20Tue
21Wed10:521.911:131.74:36-0.35:07-0.37:165:17Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:291.811:491.75:12-0.25:37-0.37:165:18Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:051.75:50-0.26:10-0.27:155:19Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:261.712:431.66:33-0.16:48-0.27:155:21Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun1:051.71:231.57:240.07:32-0.27:145:22First Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:461.72:071.38:210.08:20-0.27:135:23First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:341.72:591.39:190.19:13-0.27:135:24First Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:291.74:021.210:210.010:10-0.27:125:25First Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:351.85:141.311:250.011:11-0.37:115:26Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:431.96:171.412:26-0.27:115:27Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat6:412.17:111.612:12-0.41:23-0.37:105:28Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 6:32 am — 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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