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 3h 54m 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 - Jul 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:181.98:272.52:330.31:580.35:498:30Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat8:591.99:072.63:160.32:450.25:498:30New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:422.09:492.63:570.23:330.25:508:30New Moon3Sun
4Mon10:252.110:332.64:360.14:200.25:508:29New Moon4Mon
5Tue11:092.111:172.65:130.15:050.25:518:29New Moon5Tue
6Wed11:532.25:500.15:500.25:518:29Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:012.512:382.36:290.16:380.25:528:29Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:472.51:252.47:120.17:330.35:528:28Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat1:352.42:132.57:590.18:360.35:538:28First Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:272.33:052.68:510.19:400.45:548:28First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:212.23:592.79:440.210:430.45:548:27First Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:202.24:592.810:380.211:480.35:558:27First Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:272.16:052.911:350.25:558:27Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:362.17:082.912:530.312:350.25:568:26Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:372.28:033.01:540.21:350.25:578:26Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat8:322.38:563.02:510.22:350.25:588:25Full Moon16Sat
17Sun9:252.49:483.03:450.13:330.15:588:25Full Moon17Sun
18Mon10:182.410:382.94:330.14:280.25:598:24Full Moon18Mon
19Tue11:092.511:272.85:170.15:180.26:008:24Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:572.55:560.16:050.36:008:23Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:132.612:442.56:340.26:530.46:018:22Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:572.41:292.47:130.37:460.56:028:22Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat1:422.32:132.47:530.38:430.66:038:21Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:262.12:562.38:360.49:390.66:048:20Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:122.03:402.39:200.410:330.66:048:19Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:021.84:292.310:050.511:260.66:058:19Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:581.75:252.310:530.56:068:18Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:021.76:232.312:200.611:44 AM0.46:078:17Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri7:001.87:152.41:110.512:370.46:088:16Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat7:481.98:002.51:580.41:290.36:088:15Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun8:312.08:422.62:420.32:210.36:098:14New Moon31Sun
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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