Tides Today & Tomorrow in Yorktown, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Yorktown, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 29m at 10:41 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:07 am (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8637689
Common Questions About Tides

Yorktown, VA Tides - Jul 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:142.27:362.71:300.31:090.35:498:30Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun8:012.28:172.72:180.31:540.35:498:30Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:442.28:572.73:030.22:380.35:508:30New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:262.29:362.63:430.23:210.25:508:29New Moon4Tue
5Wed10:072.210:152.64:200.14:020.25:518:29New Moon5Wed
6Thu10:492.210:542.54:540.14:420.25:518:29New Moon6Thu
7Fri11:292.211:332.45:260.15:210.25:528:29Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:072.25:570.16:000.35:528:29Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:112.312:462.26:310.16:410.35:538:28Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:502.31:262.27:070.27:280.45:548:28Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue1:322.22:082.37:500.28:220.45:548:28First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:162.12:532.38:380.29:190.45:558:27First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:052.13:422.49:290.210:170.45:558:27First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:592.14:382.510:220.111:160.35:568:26First Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:012.15:392.611:180.15:578:26Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:092.26:422.812:170.212:160.15:588:25Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:122.37:393.01:170.11:160.05:588:25Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:082.58:323.12:150.02:15-0.15:598:24Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:032.69:263.23:12-0.13:14-0.16:008:24Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:582.710:213.24:06-0.24:12-0.16:008:23Full Moon20Thu
21Fri10:532.811:163.14:57-0.25:08-0.16:018:22Full Moon21Fri
22Sat11:482.85:46-0.26:030.06:028:22Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:093.012:412.86:34-0.17:000.16:038:21Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon1:022.81:352.87:250.08:040.36:048:20Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:562.72:292.88:190.19:100.46:048:20Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:492.53:222.79:140.210:130.46:058:19Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:442.34:182.610:060.311:120.56:068:18Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:422.25:172.610:570.46:078:17Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:462.16:182.512:100.511:48 AM0.46:088:16Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:472.17:102.51:030.412:380.46:088:15Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon7:362.17:532.61:510.41:260.46:098:14Waning Crescent31Mon
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 1:24 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (52% illuminated). This places Yorktown, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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