Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:36 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 39m at 11:30 pm (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Feb 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:151.312:481.96:59-0.47:55-0.47:125:29New Moon1Tue
2Wed1:061.41:371.97:52-0.58:40-0.57:115:30New Moon2Wed
3Thu1:561.52:252.08:43-0.69:25-0.57:105:32New Moon3Thu
4Fri2:451.63:121.99:33-0.610:10-0.67:095:33Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat3:351.74:021.810:26-0.610:57-0.57:085:34Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:281.74:521.711:24-0.411:48-0.57:075:35Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:221.75:441.612:25-0.37:065:36First Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:181.76:381.412:41-0.41:30-0.27:055:37First Quarter8Tue
9Wed7:181.67:381.31:36-0.32:37-0.17:045:38First Quarter9Wed
10Thu8:291.68:491.22:36-0.23:460.07:035:39First Quarter10Thu
11Fri9:431.69:591.23:39-0.24:500.07:025:40Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:471.611:001.34:41-0.25:490.07:015:42Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:411.611:531.35:38-0.26:42-0.17:005:43Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:281.66:32-0.27:29-0.16:595:44Full Moon14Mon
15Tue12:411.41:091.77:21-0.28:09-0.26:585:45Full Moon15Tue
16Wed1:241.41:461.78:05-0.38:44-0.26:575:46Full Moon16Wed
17Thu2:031.52:201.78:43-0.29:16-0.26:555:47Full Moon17Thu
18Fri2:391.52:531.69:19-0.29:47-0.26:545:48Full Moon18Fri
19Sat3:141.53:261.69:55-0.110:16-0.16:535:49Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun3:491.54:011.510:31-0.110:47-0.16:525:50Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:251.54:381.411:100.011:210.06:505:51Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:021.55:161.411:530.111:580.06:495:52Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:421.55:571.312:410.26:485:53Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:261.56:431.212:420.11:340.26:465:54Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri7:181.57:381.21:320.12:360.36:455:55Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat8:211.58:461.22:310.13:420.26:445:56Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun9:311.69:541.33:370.04:450.16:425:57Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:341.710:551.44:41-0.15:430.06:415:58Waning Crescent28Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8635881)

Common Questions About Tappahannock, VA Tides

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

Slack tide in Tappahannock, VA is approximately 3:03 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 Tappahannock, VA?

Tappahannock, VA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 maximum.

What datum are Tappahannock, 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 Tappahannock, VA?

Tide predictions for Tappahannock, 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 Tappahannock, VA?

Tide data for Tappahannock, VA is sourced from NOAA Station #8635881. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8635881.

What is the moon phase in Tappahannock, VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Tappahannock, VA is Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Tappahannock, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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