Tides Today & Tomorrow in Yorktown, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Yorktown, VA.
Next low tide : 7:08 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 54m at 12:47 pm (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8637689
Common Questions About Tides

Yorktown, VA Tides - Oct 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:132.22:362.58:240.89:270.86:005:50First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:072.13:312.49:210.810:160.86:015:49First Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:082.24:332.410:170.811:030.76:025:47Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:092.25:312.411:120.711:470.66:035:46Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:002.46:182.512:040.66:045:44Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:422.56:592.612:280.512:520.56:055:43Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:202.77:382.61:070.41:380.46:065:41Full Moon7Fri
8Sat7:582.88:182.61:470.32:230.36:075:40Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:382.99:002.72:280.23:080.36:075:38Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:203.09:452.73:090.23:510.36:085:37Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:043.110:312.63:500.14:350.36:095:35Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:503.111:192.64:330.25:210.46:105:34Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:393.15:180.36:130.56:115:33Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:102.612:323.06:100.47:160.56:125:31Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:062.51:282.97:130.58:220.66:135:30Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:062.52:292.98:230.69:250.66:145:28Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:092.63:342.89:320.610:250.56:155:27Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:182.74:452.810:400.511:220.56:165:26Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:262.85:502.811:450.56:175:24Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:233.06:442.912:140.412:450.46:185:23Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:123.27:322.91:030.31:400.36:195:22New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:583.28:172.81:490.32:310.36:205:20New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:433.29:032.82:330.23:190.36:215:19New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:283.29:482.73:160.24:020.36:225:18New Moon24Mon
25Tue10:113.110:332.63:550.34:420.46:235:17Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:543.011:172.54:330.45:220.56:245:16Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:372.85:120.56:030.66:255:14Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:022.312:202.75:530.66:500.66:265:13Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:472.21:052.56:420.77:420.76:275:12First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:352.11:522.47:390.78:320.76:285:11First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:242.12:422.38:380.79:200.66:295:10First Quarter31Mon
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 3:57 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (18% illuminated). This places Yorktown, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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