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 2h 51m 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 - Feb 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:101.910:331.84:01-0.44:28-0.47:095:30Full Moon1Thu
2Fri10:461.811:091.84:38-0.44:58-0.47:085:31Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat11:221.811:471.95:15-0.45:31-0.47:075:32Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:021.75:56-0.36:08-0.47:065:33Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:281.912:451.66:45-0.26:53-0.37:055:34Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:151.91:341.67:44-0.17:48-0.37:045:35Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:072.02:301.58:49-0.18:49-0.27:035:36Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:072.03:361.59:57-0.19:54-0.27:025:37Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:182.04:531.511:08-0.111:03-0.37:015:38Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat5:332.16:051.712:15-0.27:005:39Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun6:382.37:041.912:11-0.41:15-0.36:595:40Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon7:332.47:572.11:15-0.52:09-0.56:585:41New Moon12Mon
13Tue8:262.58:492.22:15-0.62:58-0.66:575:43New Moon13Tue
14Wed9:172.59:402.43:11-0.73:44-0.66:565:44New Moon14Wed
15Thu10:062.510:282.44:02-0.74:25-0.66:555:45Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri10:532.311:152.44:51-0.65:05-0.56:545:46Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat11:392.25:39-0.45:46-0.46:535:47Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:022.312:252.06:30-0.36:29-0.36:515:48Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:492.21:121.87:28-0.17:18-0.16:505:49First Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:362.02:021.68:280.18:100.06:495:50First Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:271.92:551.49:280.29:050.16:485:51First Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:241.83:591.410:290.210:020.16:465:52First Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:331.75:111.411:290.211:020.16:455:53Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat5:431.76:101.412:210.16:445:54Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun6:341.86:561.61:050.06:425:55Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon7:161.97:351.712:50-0.11:43-0.16:415:56Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue7:531.98:121.81:37-0.22:18-0.26:405:57Full Moon27Tue
28Wed8:302.08:481.92:20-0.32:51-0.36:385:58Full Moon28Wed
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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