Tides Today & Tomorrow in Yorktown, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Yorktown, VA.
Next low tide : 8:04 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 13m at 1:34 pm (2.8 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 - Jan 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:092.26:01-0.26:36-0.27:204:59Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:412.112:552.06:54-0.17:22-0.17:205:00Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:292.01:411.87:520.18:09-0.17:205:00Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:161.92:291.68:490.18:550.07:205:01Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:061.83:221.59:450.19:410.07:205:02Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:021.74:231.410:420.110:300.07:205:03Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:041.85:271.311:380.111:21-0.17:205:04Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:591.86:201.412:290.07:205:05Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:451.97:051.512:11-0.21:15-0.17:205:06Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:262.07:461.612:59-0.31:58-0.27:205:07Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon8:062.18:261.61:46-0.42:38-0.37:195:08New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:462.19:071.72:31-0.43:17-0.47:195:09New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:272.19:491.83:16-0.53:54-0.57:195:10New Moon13Wed
14Thu10:092.110:311.93:58-0.54:30-0.67:195:11Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:512.111:142.04:40-0.55:08-0.67:185:12Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:352.15:24-0.55:49-0.57:185:13Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:002.012:212.06:14-0.46:35-0.57:185:14Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:482.11:111.97:13-0.27:29-0.47:175:15First Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:402.12:061.88:19-0.28:26-0.47:175:16First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:372.13:061.79:27-0.19:26-0.37:165:17First Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:412.14:151.610:36-0.110:30-0.37:165:18Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri4:542.25:291.711:46-0.211:35-0.47:155:19Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:042.36:331.812:49-0.27:155:20Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun7:022.47:271.912:38-0.41:45-0.37:145:21Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:542.48:182.01:37-0.52:36-0.47:145:22Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:432.49:082.12:32-0.53:22-0.57:135:23Full Moon26Tue
27Wed9:302.49:552.13:23-0.64:03-0.57:125:24Full Moon27Wed
28Thu10:152.310:402.14:09-0.54:40-0.57:125:25Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:582.111:232.14:51-0.55:16-0.47:115:27Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:392.05:33-0.35:51-0.47:105:28Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun12:052.012:201.86:17-0.26:29-0.37:095:29Waning 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 4:49 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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