Tides Today & Tomorrow in Yorktown, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Yorktown, VA.
Next low tide : 9:04 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 38m at 2:21 pm (2.7 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 - Jan 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:262.05:521.512:01-0.17:194:58Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:222.26:471.712:58-0.27:204:59Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:142.47:391.812:49-0.41:52-0.37:205:00New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:042.58:301.91:45-0.52:44-0.57:205:01New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:562.69:222.12:40-0.63:33-0.67:205:02New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:472.610:142.23:34-0.64:20-0.67:205:03New Moon6Sun
7Mon10:392.611:062.24:26-0.65:05-0.67:205:03Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:302.511:572.35:18-0.65:52-0.67:205:04Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:212.36:14-0.46:43-0.57:205:05Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:502.31:142.17:18-0.37:37-0.47:205:06First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:442.22:081.98:26-0.28:32-0.37:205:07First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:412.23:051.79:33-0.19:27-0.27:195:08First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:432.14:101.610:400.010:24-0.27:195:09First Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:532.15:211.511:460.011:22-0.27:195:10Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:592.16:221.612:45-0.17:195:11Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:512.17:111.612:18-0.21:36-0.17:185:12Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:362.17:561.71:10-0.22:22-0.27:185:13Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:172.18:381.71:58-0.33:02-0.37:185:14Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:572.19:191.72:42-0.33:36-0.37:175:15Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:352.09:591.73:23-0.44:06-0.37:175:16Full Moon20Sun
21Mon10:122.010:361.74:00-0.44:34-0.47:165:17Full Moon21Mon
22Tue10:471.911:111.74:35-0.35:01-0.37:165:18Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:221.811:471.75:10-0.35:31-0.37:155:19Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:581.75:48-0.26:04-0.37:155:21Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:241.712:361.66:31-0.16:42-0.37:145:22Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:041.71:171.57:23-0.17:29-0.27:135:23Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:481.72:041.48:200.08:22-0.27:135:24Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:391.72:591.39:210.09:19-0.27:125:25Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:381.84:061.310:250.010:21-0.37:115:26Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:481.95:201.411:30-0.111:26-0.37:115:27Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:552.16:241.612:31-0.37:105:28Waning Crescent31Thu
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 5:42 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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