Yorktown USCG Training Center, VA - Station ID: 8637689
| Established: | Jan 22, 2004 |
| Time Meridian: | 0° E |
| Present Installation: | Jan 28, 2004 |
| Date Removed: | N/A |
| Water Level Max (ref MHHW): | 4.28 ft. Nov 12, 2009 |
| Water Level Min (ref MLLW): | -1.90 ft. Feb 17, 2007 |
| Mean Range: | 2.27 ft. |
| Diurnal Range: | 2.58 ft. |
| Latitude | 37° 13.6' N |
| Longitude | 76° 28.7' W |
| NOAA Chart#: | 12241 |
| Met Site Elevation: | 12.1 ft. above MSL |
Sensor Information
| Sensor | Sensor ID | DCP# | Sensor Height | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acoustic WL | A1 | 1 | N/A | Enabled |
| Wind | C1 | 1 | 31.5 ft. above site Elevation | Enabled |
| Air Temperature | D1 | 1 | 12.9 ft. above site Elevation | Enabled |
| Water Temperature | E2 | 1 | 15.7 ft. above MLLW | Enabled |
| Barometric Pressure | F1 | 1 | 17.8 ft. above MSL | Enabled |
| Conductivity | G1 | 1 | N/A | Enabled |
| Tsunami WL | U1 | 1 | N/A | Enabled |
How to reach: To reach the tide station from the intersection of Route 17 North (George Washington Memorial Highway) and Cook Road (State Route 704), proceed in a northerly direction for 3.7 km (2.3 mi) to the intersection of Cook Road and Route 238. Turn east (right) and continue on Route 238 for approximately 2.2 km (1.4 mi) to the main gate at the US Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown. Pass through the gate, proceed for about 0.19 km (0.1 mi) and turn north (left) onto Pier Road. Proceed on Pier Road to the bottom of the hill and the entrance to the Coast Guard pier. The tide gauge is located at berth 5 on the north (offshore) end of the pier. The bench marks are located on and in the vicinity of the Coast Guard property.