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 3h 17m 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 - Dec 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:252.312:472.86:27-0.17:210.08:005:49Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:182.31:422.77:250.18:210.08:015:48Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri2:152.32:392.68:320.29:220.18:025:48First Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:132.33:382.49:430.210:210.18:035:48First Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:152.34:422.310:510.211:180.18:045:48First Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:232.45:512.311:590.28:055:48Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:302.56:542.312:130.01:030.18:065:48Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:262.67:472.31:060.02:010.08:065:48Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu8:142.78:352.31:55-0.12:540.08:075:48Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:582.79:212.22:42-0.13:43-0.18:085:48Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:422.710:062.23:27-0.14:27-0.18:095:48Full Moon11Sat
12Sun10:252.610:512.14:10-0.15:07-0.18:105:48Full Moon12Sun
13Mon11:062.511:342.14:50-0.15:43-0.18:105:49Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:472.45:28-0.16:190.08:115:49Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:162.012:272.36:060.06:550.08:125:49Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:591.91:082.16:460.17:350.18:125:49Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:411.81:492.07:320.18:190.18:135:50Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat2:241.72:331.98:250.29:060.18:145:50Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:091.73:191.89:220.29:520.18:145:51Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:571.74:091.710:190.210:390.08:155:51Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:511.85:071.611:160.111:29-0.18:155:51Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:501.96:101.612:140.18:165:52Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:462.17:071.712:20-0.21:10-0.18:165:52Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:362.27:571.81:11-0.32:04-0.28:175:53Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat8:232.48:451.92:02-0.42:56-0.38:175:53New Moon25Sat
26Sun9:102.69:352.02:53-0.53:47-0.48:185:54New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:592.610:262.13:45-0.54:36-0.58:185:55New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:502.711:182.24:36-0.65:24-0.58:185:55New Moon28Tue
29Wed11:422.75:26-0.56:12-0.58:195:56Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:102.212:342.66:18-0.57:03-0.58:195:57Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri1:032.21:272.57:15-0.37:58-0.48:195:57Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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