Tides Today & Tomorrow in Franklin City, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Franklin City, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 10m at 9:53 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 3:36 pm (0.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630055
Common Questions About Tides

Franklin City, VA Tides - May 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:200.811:451.16:02-0.36:03-0.36:057:51New Moon1Sun
2Mon12:090.86:52-0.36:53-0.36:047:52Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:361.01:010.87:45-0.27:46-0.26:037:53Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:291.01:550.78:41-0.18:44-0.16:027:54Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu2:240.92:530.79:39-0.19:450.06:017:55First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:230.93:560.710:380.010:500.15:597:56First Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:260.85:030.711:370.011:570.15:587:57First Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:300.86:090.712:350.05:577:58Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:330.77:080.81:030.11:290.05:567:58Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:280.77:590.82:070.12:200.05:557:59Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:180.78:450.93:050.03:070.05:548:00Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:030.79:280.93:550.03:50-0.15:538:01Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:460.710:090.94:400.04:31-0.15:538:02Full Moon13Fri
14Sat10:280.710:500.95:210.05:110.05:528:03Full Moon14Sat
15Sun11:090.711:310.96:000.05:500.05:518:04Full Moon15Sun
16Mon11:510.76:390.16:290.15:508:05Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:120.912:320.77:190.17:100.25:498:06Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:540.91:150.68:000.27:530.35:488:06Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu1:360.81:580.68:430.38:390.45:478:07Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri2:200.82:450.69:280.49:290.45:478:08Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:060.83:350.610:140.410:220.55:468:09Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:560.74:290.711:000.411:180.55:458:10Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:490.75:250.711:480.45:458:11Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:440.76:190.812:150.412:370.35:448:11Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:380.77:110.91:140.31:280.25:438:12Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:310.78:020.92:110.22:190.05:438:13Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri8:230.88:531.03:070.03:10-0.15:428:14Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat9:140.89:441.14:01-0.14:01-0.25:428:14New Moon28Sat
29Sun10:060.810:361.14:54-0.24:52-0.35:418:15New Moon29Sun
30Mon10:590.811:281.15:45-0.35:43-0.45:418:16New Moon30Mon
31Tue11:520.86:37-0.36:36-0.45:408:17Waxing Crescent31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8630055)

Common Questions About Franklin City, VA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Franklin City, VA today?

Slack tide in Franklin City, VA is approximately 12:44 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 Franklin City, VA?

Franklin City, VA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 Franklin City, 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 Franklin City, VA?

Tide predictions for Franklin City, 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 Franklin City, VA?

Tide data for Franklin City, VA is sourced from NOAA Station #8630055. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8630055.

What is the moon phase in Franklin City, VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Franklin City, VA is First Quarter (46% illuminated). This places Franklin City, 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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