Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : 5:31 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 23m at 11:00 am (1.5 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 - May 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:151.812:361.77:060.27:190.36:117:57Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:581.91:161.77:530.27:570.26:097:58Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:362.01:541.78:350.28:330.26:087:59Full Moon3Thu
4Fri2:122.02:311.79:140.19:070.26:078:00Full Moon4Fri
5Sat2:462.03:061.79:490.19:390.26:068:01Full Moon5Sat
6Sun3:202.03:421.710:230.210:110.36:058:02Full Moon6Sun
7Mon3:542.04:181.610:580.210:450.36:048:03Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:301.94:561.611:340.311:210.46:038:04Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:091.95:371.512:140.36:028:05Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:521.86:211.512:040.41:000.46:018:05Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:381.87:081.512:540.41:490.46:008:06Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat7:281.88:001.61:510.52:420.45:598:07Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun8:251.79:001.62:530.43:380.35:588:08Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon9:291.710:041.74:010.44:340.35:578:09Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue10:331.811:031.95:070.35:280.25:568:10Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:321.811:582.16:080.16:190.05:568:11Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:271.97:070.07:11-0.15:558:12Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:512.21:221.98:05-0.18:03-0.15:548:12New Moon18Fri
19Sat1:442.32:151.99:00-0.28:55-0.25:538:13New Moon19Sat
20Sun2:372.43:081.99:52-0.29:45-0.25:538:14New Moon20Sun
21Mon3:292.44:001.810:44-0.210:37-0.15:528:15Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:232.34:541.811:38-0.111:310.05:518:16Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:192.15:521.712:350.15:508:17Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:172.06:501.712:320.11:340.25:508:17First Quarter24Thu
25Fri7:151.97:491.71:370.22:310.35:498:18First Quarter25Fri
26Sat8:131.78:521.72:430.33:270.35:498:19First Quarter26Sat
27Sun9:161.69:571.73:490.44:210.35:488:20First Quarter27Sun
28Mon10:181.610:541.84:520.45:090.35:488:20Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:111.511:411.85:480.35:530.35:478:21Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:571.56:380.36:340.35:478:22Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:221.912:401.57:240.37:140.35:468:23Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 2:15 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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