Tides Today & Tomorrow in Yorktown, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Yorktown, VA.
Next low tide : 3:42 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 22m at 9:30 am (2.7 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 - Aug 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:072.17:312.71:130.31:050.26:108:13Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:002.28:212.92:060.12:010.16:118:12Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu8:512.49:123.02:590.02:580.06:128:11Full Moon3Thu
4Fri9:422.610:043.13:50-0.13:540.06:138:10Full Moon4Fri
5Sat10:352.710:573.14:39-0.14:480.06:138:09Full Moon5Sat
6Sun11:282.811:503.05:26-0.25:420.06:148:08Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:202.96:13-0.16:370.16:158:07Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:432.91:132.97:020.07:380.26:168:06Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed1:372.82:082.97:560.18:460.36:178:05Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:322.63:032.98:530.29:540.46:188:04Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:292.44:012.89:500.310:580.46:188:03Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:292.35:042.810:460.46:198:01Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:372.26:102.812:010.511:43 AM0.46:208:00Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon6:432.37:092.81:010.412:390.46:217:59Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue7:372.37:572.81:540.41:330.46:227:58Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed8:232.48:392.82:410.42:230.46:237:57Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:062.49:202.73:240.33:090.46:247:55New Moon17Thu
18Fri9:482.510:002.74:010.33:530.46:247:54New Moon18Fri
19Sat10:292.510:392.64:350.34:330.36:257:53New Moon19Sat
20Sun11:082.511:172.55:050.35:110.46:267:51New Moon20Sun
21Mon11:462.511:552.45:350.35:470.46:277:50Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:232.56:050.36:250.56:287:49Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:322.31:002.46:370.37:070.56:297:47Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu1:112.21:392.47:140.47:550.66:297:46Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:522.12:212.57:570.48:510.66:307:45First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:372.13:072.58:480.59:480.66:317:43First Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:282.03:592.59:430.510:460.66:327:42First Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:262.05:002.610:410.411:450.56:337:40First Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:332.16:052.711:420.46:347:39Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:402.37:062.912:440.412:430.36:347:38Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu7:372.58:013.01:400.31:430.26:357:36Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 12:36 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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