Tides Today & Tomorrow in Yorktown, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Yorktown, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:29 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 00m at 9:51 pm (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8637689
Common Questions About Tides

Yorktown, VA Tides - Apr 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:072.57:342.512:530.01:330.06:527:27Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:032.68:252.61:55-0.12:26-0.16:507:28Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:532.79:142.82:52-0.23:14-0.16:497:29New Moon3Sat
4Sun9:412.710:012.83:46-0.24:00-0.26:477:30New Moon4Sun
5Mon10:292.610:472.84:35-0.24:42-0.26:467:31New Moon5Mon
6Tue11:152.611:322.85:20-0.25:22-0.16:447:32New Moon6Tue
7Wed12:002.46:03-0.16:010.06:437:33Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:162.712:452.36:460.16:400.16:427:33Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:592.51:312.27:320.27:240.36:407:34Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:442.42:182.08:250.38:150.46:397:35First Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:302.23:071.99:190.49:110.46:377:36First Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:192.13:591.810:120.510:080.56:367:37First Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:132.04:571.811:030.411:040.46:347:38First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:152.05:591.911:530.46:337:39First Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:192.06:532.012:010.412:400.36:327:40Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:122.17:362.212:550.31:240.26:307:41Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat7:552.28:162.41:450.12:050.16:297:41Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun8:362.38:552.52:320.02:460.06:287:42Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:172.39:352.63:18-0.13:280.06:267:43Full Moon19Mon
20Tue9:592.410:182.74:03-0.14:10-0.16:257:44Full Moon20Tue
21Wed10:442.411:022.84:47-0.24:52-0.16:247:45Full Moon21Wed
22Thu11:302.411:482.85:31-0.15:34-0.16:227:46Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:182.46:17-0.16:200.06:217:47Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:372.81:092.47:080.07:120.16:207:48Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun1:302.82:042.38:080.28:140.36:187:49Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:262.73:022.39:120.29:240.36:177:49Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:262.64:032.310:150.310:320.36:167:50Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:322.65:112.411:160.311:400.36:157:51Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:432.56:192.612:140.26:147:52Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:492.67:182.712:450.21:090.26:127:53Waning Crescent30Fri
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 1:10 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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