Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 40m at 5:31 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:351.65:572.012:220.612:090.66:325:09First Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:281.66:531.91:180.61:120.66:335:08First Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:291.67:571.92:170.52:210.66:345:07First Quarter3Thu
4Fri8:381.79:052.03:170.43:330.56:355:06Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:431.910:072.04:130.34:390.36:365:05Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:412.111:042.15:050.15:400.26:375:04Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:342.311:572.15:560.06:380.06:385:03Full Moon7Mon
8Tue12:262.46:46-0.17:34-0.16:395:02Full Moon8Tue
9Wed12:502.11:172.57:35-0.28:27-0.16:405:01Full Moon9Wed
10Thu1:412.02:072.58:23-0.29:19-0.16:415:00Full Moon10Thu
11Fri2:322.02:582.49:11-0.210:100.06:424:59Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat3:231.93:502.310:00-0.111:060.16:444:59Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:171.84:452.210:540.16:454:58Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:141.75:412.012:040.211:54 AM0.26:464:57Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue6:121.66:371.91:040.312:580.46:474:56Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed7:151.67:371.72:020.42:040.56:484:56Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu8:231.68:421.72:590.43:110.56:494:55Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri9:281.79:411.63:510.44:120.56:504:54Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:201.710:301.64:370.35:050.46:514:53Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:041.811:121.65:180.35:530.46:524:53Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon11:431.911:521.65:560.26:380.36:534:52Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:202.06:330.27:200.26:544:52New Moon22Tue
23Wed12:311.612:562.07:100.27:590.26:554:51New Moon23Wed
24Thu1:091.61:312.07:450.18:350.26:564:51New Moon24Thu
25Fri1:461.62:062.08:200.19:110.16:574:50New Moon25Fri
26Sat2:231.62:412.08:550.19:460.26:584:50Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun3:011.53:191.99:310.110:250.26:594:50Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:411.54:011.910:100.211:090.27:004:49Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:261.54:471.910:570.211:580.27:014:49Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:151.55:361.811:530.37:024:49First Quarter30Wed
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 8:30 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 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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