Welcome to our guide to Yorktown, VA. We keep it short: where the town is, who lives there, and what the water is doing today.
Quick answer: Yorktown, VA is in York County. Its tides come from NOAA station 8637686, Yorktown, Goodwin Neck. The closest town in our guide is Hampton, about 17 miles away.
Contents
- About Yorktown
- Tides Today
- Nearby Bay Towns
- National Park Site
- Before You Go Out
- Frequently asked questions
About Yorktown
Yorktown is in York County, Virginia.[1] Yorktown is not an incorporated town. So the Census Bureau does not count it on its own.
Tides Today
The tide box on this page shows today’s highs and lows. They come from NOAA station 8637686, Yorktown, Goodwin Neck. NOAA tide tables use only past data. Wind and weather can push the water higher or lower.[2]
Nearby Bay Towns
| Town | Miles away (straight line) |
|---|---|
| Hampton | 17 |
| Cape Charles | 27 |
| Norfolk | 30 |
We measured these from official map points.[1]
National Park Site
The National Park Service lists Yorktown Battlefield among its sites in Virginia.[3] It is part of Colonial National Historical Park.
Before You Go Out
Check the marine forecast on our tides page first. NOAA says wind forecasts get less sure after one or two days. So check again on the day you go.[2] Then have a good day on the Bay.
Frequently asked questions
What county is Yorktown, VA in? York County.
Where can I see tides for Yorktown? In the tide box on this page, from NOAA station 8637686.
What Bay town is closest to Yorktown? Hampton, about 17 miles away in a straight line.
References
- [1] U.S. Geological Survey, GNIS domestic names files via The National Map – last checked 11/08/2026
- [2] NOAA Tides and Currents, Operational Forecast System disclaimer – last checked 11/08/2026
- [3] National Park Service, Virginia – last checked 11/08/2026
See every town and station on our Chesapeake Bay map.