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 32m 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 - Dec 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:181.74:472.110:57-0.17:044:48Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:181.65:451.912:050.012:010.07:054:48Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:191.66:431.71:040.11:090.17:064:48Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue7:241.67:441.62:010.12:170.27:074:48Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed8:331.68:491.52:570.13:250.37:084:48Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu9:371.69:481.43:500.14:270.27:094:48Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:291.710:381.44:370.15:210.27:104:48Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:141.811:221.45:200.16:100.27:104:48Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:541.86:010.06:560.17:114:48Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:041.412:331.86:410.07:370.17:124:48New Moon10Mon
11Tue12:451.41:091.87:200.08:150.07:134:48New Moon11Tue
12Wed1:241.41:451.87:580.08:510.07:144:48New Moon12Wed
13Thu2:011.42:201.88:330.09:250.07:144:48New Moon13Thu
14Fri2:381.42:561.89:080.010:000.07:154:49Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat3:161.43:331.79:440.010:370.17:164:49Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:561.34:121.710:230.111:170.17:164:49Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:381.34:541.611:090.17:174:50Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:231.35:391.612:010.112:010.27:184:50First Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:111.46:281.512:470.012:590.27:184:50First Quarter19Wed
20Thu7:031.47:221.51:350.02:030.27:194:51First Quarter20Thu
21Fri8:021.58:241.42:28-0.13:110.17:194:51First Quarter21Fri
22Sat9:061.79:291.43:23-0.24:180.07:204:52Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:071.810:301.54:19-0.35:20-0.17:204:52Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:051.911:281.55:15-0.46:20-0.27:214:53Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:012.06:11-0.57:18-0.37:214:53Full Moon25Tue
26Wed12:251.512:572.17:07-0.58:13-0.47:214:54Full Moon26Wed
27Thu1:211.51:512.18:02-0.69:04-0.47:224:55Full Moon27Thu
28Fri2:141.62:442.18:55-0.69:54-0.47:224:55Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat3:081.53:362.09:48-0.510:45-0.37:224:56Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun4:021.54:281.810:43-0.411:38-0.37:234:57Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon4:581.55:201.711:43-0.27:234:58Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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