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 33m at 7:57 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:072.67:292.81:02-0.21:23-0.25:526:27Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue7:582.68:182.91:59-0.32:12-0.25:506:28New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:482.69:083.02:54-0.33:00-0.35:496:29New Moon3Wed
4Thu9:382.69:573.03:46-0.33:45-0.25:486:30New Moon4Thu
5Fri10:272.510:462.94:34-0.24:29-0.25:466:31Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat11:162.411:342.85:22-0.15:140.05:456:32Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:062.26:130.16:010.15:436:33Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:242.612:572.17:110.36:560.35:426:33Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue1:152.41:502.08:120.47:590.45:406:34First Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:092.22:461.99:090.59:030.55:396:35First Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:062.13:471.910:030.510:030.55:376:36First Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:112.04:521.910:530.511:020.45:366:37First Quarter12Fri
13Sat5:172.05:482.111:380.411:560.45:356:38Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:102.06:322.212:180.35:336:39Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon6:522.17:092.312:430.312:550.35:326:40Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue7:292.17:452.41:280.21:310.25:306:40Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed8:062.18:202.52:100.12:070.15:296:41Full Moon17Wed
18Thu8:442.18:572.62:510.02:450.15:286:42Full Moon18Thu
19Fri9:222.19:362.63:300.03:220.15:266:43Full Moon19Fri
20Sat10:032.110:162.64:080.04:010.15:256:44Full Moon20Sat
21Sun10:452.110:592.64:470.14:400.15:246:45Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:292.111:452.65:280.15:230.25:226:46Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:172.16:160.26:150.35:216:47Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:362.51:102.17:130.37:190.35:206:48Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:312.52:072.28:150.38:280.45:186:49Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:312.53:072.39:150.39:370.35:176:49Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:352.44:132.410:120.210:440.35:166:50Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun5:452.46:192.612:080.26:157:51Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon6:502.57:172.812:490.21:020.16:147:52Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue7:462.68:083.01:490.11:530.16:127:53Waning Crescent30Tue
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 11:09 am — 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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