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 3h 11m at 5:49 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:162.22:402.59:010.19:440.26:035:51Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue3:032.23:272.59:440.110:360.36:035:49Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed3:522.14:192.510:320.211:350.46:045:48Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu4:462.05:162.411:260.36:055:46Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri5:441.96:162.312:390.512:270.46:065:45Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat6:461.87:232.21:450.61:350.56:075:43Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun7:581.88:402.12:540.62:480.56:085:42Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon9:181.89:522.13:590.63:590.56:095:40Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:241.910:502.14:550.55:030.56:105:39Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:182.011:382.15:450.46:000.46:115:37Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:052.16:310.46:520.46:125:36Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:212.112:482.27:120.37:390.46:135:34New Moon12Fri
13Sat1:002.11:262.37:490.38:210.46:145:33New Moon13Sat
14Sun1:372.02:022.38:230.38:580.46:155:31New Moon14Sun
15Mon2:132.02:352.28:540.49:350.46:155:30Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue2:481.93:092.29:250.410:110.56:165:29Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed3:251.83:452.19:560.510:500.66:175:27Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu4:051.74:242.110:310.611:330.76:185:26Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri4:471.75:072.011:110.76:195:25Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:321.65:531.912:210.712:000.76:205:23First Quarter20Sat
21Sun6:211.66:431.91:130.812:560.86:215:22First Quarter21Sun
22Mon7:161.67:411.92:090.81:590.86:225:21First Quarter22Mon
23Tue8:201.68:461.93:060.73:070.76:235:19First Quarter23Tue
24Wed9:251.79:462.03:590.64:110.66:245:18Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:191.910:392.04:470.55:090.56:255:17Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri11:082.111:282.15:330.36:040.36:265:16Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat11:552.26:190.26:570.26:275:14Full Moon27Sat
28Sun12:172.112:422.47:040.07:490.16:285:13Full Moon28Sun
29Mon1:062.11:302.57:50-0.18:390.06:295:12Full Moon29Mon
30Tue1:542.12:192.58:36-0.19:300.06:315:11Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed2:442.03:092.59:22-0.110:230.16:325:10Waning Gibbous31Wed
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 8:24 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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