Tides Today & Tomorrow in Yorktown, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Yorktown, VA.
Next low tide : 7:57 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 26m at 1:49 am (2.3 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 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:122.75:450.46:450.56:295:09Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:412.21:032.76:420.57:450.56:305:08First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:362.32:002.67:500.68:440.56:315:07First Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:342.33:002.68:590.59:410.46:325:06First Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:372.54:062.610:070.510:370.36:335:05Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:452.65:132.611:130.411:310.26:345:04Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu5:472.96:132.712:160.36:365:03Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:413.17:062.712:230.11:150.26:375:02Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat7:313.27:572.71:140.02:120.16:385:01Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:213.38:472.72:040.03:050.16:395:00Full Moon10Sun
11Mon9:113.39:382.62:540.03:560.16:404:59Full Moon11Mon
12Tue10:013.210:292.53:420.04:430.26:414:59Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:503.011:192.44:290.15:300.36:424:58Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:392.95:150.36:200.46:434:57Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:102.312:282.76:060.47:150.56:444:56Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat1:022.21:182.57:040.58:100.56:454:56Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:552.22:082.38:070.68:590.56:464:55Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:472.13:002.19:080.69:440.56:474:54Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:432.13:572.010:050.610:270.56:484:54Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:422.14:582.011:010.611:090.46:494:53Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:362.25:522.011:530.511:510.36:504:52Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:212.36:372.012:410.46:514:52Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:002.47:172.012:320.21:260.36:524:51Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:372.57:562.01:130.22:100.26:534:51New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:162.68:372.01:550.12:520.16:544:51New Moon25Mon
26Tue8:562.69:192.02:380.03:330.16:554:50New Moon26Tue
27Wed9:382.610:032.13:210.04:130.06:564:50New Moon27Wed
28Thu10:232.610:492.14:040.04:540.06:574:49Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:082.611:362.14:480.05:370.16:584:49Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:562.55:360.16:260.16:594:49Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 4:53 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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