Tides Today & Tomorrow in Yorktown, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Yorktown, VA.
Next low tide : 9:38 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 57m at 2:51 pm (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8637689
Common Questions About Tides

Yorktown, VA Tides - Sep 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:592.610:172.73:560.14:180.26:377:33Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:402.710:592.74:340.15:000.26:387:32Full Moon2Thu
3Fri11:222.811:432.65:110.15:420.36:397:30Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:062.95:500.16:270.36:407:29Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:282.612:522.96:330.27:190.46:407:27Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:172.51:422.97:210.38:210.56:417:26Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:112.52:372.98:200.49:270.66:427:24Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:082.43:352.99:240.410:330.66:437:23Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:112.44:412.910:290.511:370.56:447:21Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:212.55:522.911:350.56:457:20Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:312.66:583.012:380.512:410.46:457:18Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:312.87:533.11:330.41:420.36:467:17Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon8:223.08:423.12:250.32:390.36:477:15New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:113.19:303.13:120.23:340.36:487:14New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:583.210:173.03:570.24:240.36:497:12New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:453.211:032.94:390.25:100.36:497:10New Moon16Thu
17Fri11:303.111:482.85:180.35:540.46:507:09Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:143.05:560.46:370.56:517:07Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:332.612:582.96:340.57:240.66:527:06Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:182.51:432.87:170.68:170.76:537:04Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue2:052.32:292.68:060.79:130.86:547:03First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:542.23:182.59:010.810:060.86:547:01First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:462.14:102.49:580.810:570.86:557:00First Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:432.15:092.410:530.811:460.76:566:58First Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:462.26:102.411:490.76:576:57Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:422.37:022.512:320.612:430.66:586:55Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:282.57:452.61:160.51:340.56:596:54Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:082.68:262.71:580.42:220.46:596:52Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed8:472.89:072.72:390.33:090.37:006:51Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:282.99:502.83:200.23:550.37:016:49Full Moon30Thu
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 6:14 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 Third Quarter (55% 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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