Tides Today & Tomorrow in Yorktown, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Yorktown, VA.
Next low tide : in 59m at 9:04 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:37 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8637689
Common Questions About Tides

Yorktown, VA Tides - Nov 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:103.08:302.51:550.32:510.46:305:08Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:503.09:112.52:340.33:320.46:315:07Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:292.99:532.43:110.34:090.46:325:06Full Moon3Fri
4Sat10:082.810:352.33:470.34:450.46:335:05Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:472.711:162.24:220.45:200.56:345:04Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:272.611:582.14:590.55:590.66:355:03Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:082.55:380.56:430.66:365:02Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:422.012:522.46:260.67:340.76:375:02Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:282.01:382.37:230.68:250.66:385:01Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:172.02:282.28:250.79:130.66:395:00Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:092.03:222.29:250.610:000.56:404:59Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:062.24:222.110:240.510:470.46:414:58Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:052.35:232.211:220.411:350.26:424:57Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:572.56:162.312:180.36:434:57Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:452.87:052.412:230.11:110.26:444:56Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:313.07:532.41:110.02:040.16:454:55New Moon16Thu
17Fri8:183.18:432.42:00-0.12:570.06:474:55New Moon17Fri
18Sat9:083.19:362.42:50-0.13:490.06:484:54New Moon18Sat
19Sun10:013.110:292.43:41-0.14:400.06:494:53Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:553.111:242.44:320.05:320.16:504:53Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:503.05:260.16:300.26:514:52Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:212.312:472.86:270.27:330.26:524:52First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:202.31:462.67:400.38:340.36:534:51First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:212.32:462.48:520.49:300.36:544:51First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:242.33:502.310:010.410:220.36:554:50First Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:312.44:562.211:070.411:130.26:564:50Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:342.55:552.212:070.36:574:50Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:252.66:442.112:000.21:010.36:584:49Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:092.67:272.112:430.21:500.26:594:49Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu7:482.68:082.11:250.12:340.27:004:49Full Moon30Thu
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 11:50 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (36% illuminated). This places Yorktown, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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