Tides Today & Tomorrow in Yorktown, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Yorktown, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 06m at 8:04 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:49 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8637689
Common Questions About Tides

Yorktown, VA Tides - May 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:312.16:592.412:290.512:420.46:107:55Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:202.17:412.51:190.41:220.46:097:55Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun8:012.18:182.52:050.31:590.36:087:56Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:402.18:542.62:470.22:360.36:077:57Full Moon4Mon
5Tue9:172.19:302.63:270.23:130.26:067:58Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:562.110:072.64:060.13:510.26:057:59Full Moon6Wed
7Thu10:352.110:452.64:430.14:300.26:048:00Full Moon7Thu
8Fri11:142.111:252.65:180.15:080.26:038:01Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:552.15:540.25:470.36:028:02Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:062.512:372.16:330.26:300.36:018:03Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:492.51:222.17:170.37:210.46:008:03Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:372.52:112.28:080.38:220.45:598:04Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:292.43:042.39:040.39:280.45:588:05Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:242.44:002.49:590.210:320.45:578:06Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:242.45:012.610:530.211:360.35:578:07Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:312.46:052.811:480.15:568:08Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:362.47:043.012:400.212:430.15:558:09Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:352.57:583.11:410.11:370.05:548:09Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:292.68:493.22:390.02:310.05:538:10New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:212.69:413.23:360.03:250.05:538:11New Moon20Wed
21Thu10:152.610:343.24:300.04:190.05:528:12New Moon21Thu
22Fri11:092.611:263.15:210.05:100.15:518:13Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:022.56:090.16:010.25:518:13Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:182.912:552.56:590.26:550.35:508:14Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:102.71:482.47:520.37:550.55:508:15Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue2:012.52:402.48:460.49:000.65:498:16First Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:522.33:322.39:360.410:000.65:498:16First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:442.24:242.310:220.510:570.65:488:17First Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:382.15:192.311:040.511:510.55:488:18First Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:382.06:142.411:460.45:478:19Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun6:352.07:012.412:420.512:290.45:478:19Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 10:56 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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