Tides Today & Tomorrow in Yorktown, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Yorktown, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 49m at 3:42 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:092.911:262.64:570.25:280.47:006:50Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:502.95:330.36:090.47:016:49Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:092.512:322.96:110.36:550.57:026:47Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:542.51:192.96:550.47:490.67:036:46Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue1:442.42:112.97:490.58:530.67:046:44First Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:402.43:082.98:530.69:580.67:056:43First Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:402.44:102.910:000.611:010.67:066:41First Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:472.55:192.911:080.67:066:40Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:592.66:283.012:020.512:150.57:076:39Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:032.87:283.11:000.41:190.47:086:37Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon7:573.08:213.11:530.32:180.37:096:36Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue8:473.29:103.22:430.23:150.27:106:34Full Moon12Tue
13Wed9:353.39:593.13:300.24:080.27:116:33Full Moon13Wed
14Thu10:233.310:483.04:160.14:580.27:126:31Full Moon14Thu
15Fri11:113.311:362.94:590.25:450.37:136:30Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:573.25:400.36:310.47:146:29Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:242.712:443.06:220.47:210.67:156:27Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon1:122.51:302.97:060.68:170.77:166:26Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue2:022.42:192.77:580.79:150.77:176:25Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:532.33:092.68:560.810:100.87:176:23Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:472.24:022.49:550.811:000.77:186:22Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:462.25:012.410:510.811:480.77:196:21Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:482.26:032.411:470.77:206:19Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:432.36:562.412:320.612:410.67:216:18Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:272.47:402.41:130.51:300.57:226:17Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue8:062.68:192.51:520.42:160.47:236:16Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed8:432.78:582.52:300.33:010.37:246:15New Moon27Wed
28Thu9:202.89:382.53:090.23:450.27:256:13New Moon28Thu
29Fri10:002.910:202.53:490.14:280.27:266:12New Moon29Fri
30Sat10:423.011:042.54:290.15:100.27:276:11New Moon30Sat
31Sun11:263.011:502.55:090.15:530.27:286:10Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 6:46 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 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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