Tides Today & Tomorrow in Yorktown, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Yorktown, VA.
Next low tide : 10:02 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 18m at 3:08 pm (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8637689
Common Questions About Tides

Yorktown, VA Tides - May 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:222.27:432.51:230.41:260.46:107:55Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:042.28:192.52:100.32:020.36:097:55Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:422.28:542.62:530.32:370.36:087:56Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:192.29:292.63:330.23:120.36:077:57New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:582.110:042.64:100.23:480.36:067:58New Moon5Thu
6Fri10:362.110:412.64:460.24:240.36:057:59New Moon6Fri
7Sat11:152.011:182.55:200.25:010.36:048:00New Moon7Sat
8Sun11:542.011:572.55:540.35:380.36:038:01Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:342.06:300.36:180.46:028:02Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:392.41:172.07:120.47:050.46:018:03Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:242.42:052.08:020.48:030.56:008:03Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu2:142.32:562.18:570.49:080.55:598:04First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:082.33:502.29:520.410:120.45:588:05First Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:062.34:492.410:440.311:150.45:578:06First Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:112.35:522.611:380.25:578:07Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:172.46:512.812:180.212:310.15:568:08Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:172.47:443.01:190.11:230.15:558:09Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:112.58:343.22:170.02:150.05:548:09Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:032.59:253.33:15-0.13:080.05:538:10Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:562.510:183.24:11-0.14:010.05:538:11Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:512.511:123.25:040.04:540.15:528:12Full Moon21Sat
22Sun11:462.45:550.05:460.25:518:13Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:073.012:412.46:470.26:410.35:518:13Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:012.81:362.47:430.37:440.45:508:14Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:562.62:332.38:420.48:540.55:508:15Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:512.53:282.39:370.410:000.65:498:16Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:462.34:242.310:260.511:000.65:498:16Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:432.25:222.311:100.511:570.65:488:17Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:442.16:182.411:520.55:488:18Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:412.07:042.512:500.512:330.45:478:19Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue7:282.07:442.51:380.41:130.45:478:19Waning Crescent31Tue
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 6:35 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 46% 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 (46% 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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