Tides Today & Tomorrow in Yorktown, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Yorktown, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 46m at 5:28 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:30 pm (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8637689
Common Questions About Tides

Yorktown, VA Tides - Apr 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:542.510:162.73:54-0.34:11-0.36:527:27Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:422.511:032.84:42-0.44:55-0.36:507:28Full Moon2Thu
3Fri11:302.511:512.85:29-0.45:39-0.36:497:29Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:202.56:18-0.36:26-0.26:477:30Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:422.81:122.47:11-0.17:180.06:467:31Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:352.72:072.38:130.08:210.16:447:32Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:322.73:052.29:200.19:290.26:437:33Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:332.64:082.210:250.210:370.26:417:34Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:402.55:182.211:280.211:450.26:407:35Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:532.46:282.312:280.26:387:35Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:592.57:252.512:500.21:220.26:377:36Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:512.58:132.61:480.12:100.16:367:37Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon8:372.58:562.72:410.12:540.16:347:38New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:202.59:372.73:290.03:340.16:337:39New Moon14Tue
15Wed10:022.510:182.74:130.04:120.16:317:40New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:442.410:572.64:520.04:470.16:307:41New Moon16Thu
17Fri11:252.311:352.65:280.15:210.16:297:42Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:052.26:030.15:550.26:277:43Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:132.512:462.16:380.26:320.36:267:43Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:522.41:272.07:180.37:130.36:257:44Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue1:332.32:101.98:050.48:030.46:237:45Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed2:172.22:561.98:560.49:000.46:227:46First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:052.13:451.99:490.49:590.46:217:47First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:572.14:402.010:400.410:570.46:197:48First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:572.15:412.111:320.311:550.36:187:49First Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:022.16:382.312:230.26:177:50Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:002.37:282.512:520.21:140.16:167:51Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:512.48:152.71:470.02:030.06:147:51Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed8:392.59:012.92:40-0.12:51-0.16:137:52Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:282.69:503.13:32-0.23:41-0.16:127:53Full Moon30Thu
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 8:29 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 5% 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 (5% 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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