Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:49 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 40m at 10:36 pm (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Jul 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:501.69:251.93:410.43:420.25:488:33Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue9:531.510:262.04:450.34:380.15:488:33Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed10:561.611:252.15:470.25:350.05:498:33Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu11:561.66:470.16:330.05:498:33Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri12:242.212:551.77:460.07:32-0.15:508:33New Moon5Fri
6Sat1:222.31:531.78:44-0.18:32-0.25:508:33New Moon6Sat
7Sun2:202.32:501.89:37-0.19:29-0.25:518:32New Moon7Sun
8Mon3:162.33:451.810:28-0.110:25-0.25:528:32Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue4:102.24:411.911:18-0.111:22-0.15:528:32Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed5:042.15:371.912:10-0.15:538:31Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:582.06:331.912:240.01:020.05:538:31Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:501.87:281.91:270.11:520.15:548:31First Quarter12Fri
13Sat7:411.78:221.92:290.22:420.25:558:30First Quarter13Sat
14Sun8:341.59:211.83:310.33:320.25:558:30First Quarter14Sun
15Mon9:341.410:191.84:320.44:220.35:568:29Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue10:351.411:121.95:280.45:120.35:578:29Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed11:291.411:591.96:200.46:000.35:588:28Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:181.57:080.36:480.35:588:28Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri12:431.91:041.57:530.37:340.35:598:27Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat1:251.91:481.58:350.38:190.36:008:26Full Moon20Sat
21Sun2:061.92:291.69:130.29:010.36:018:26Full Moon21Sun
22Mon2:441.93:081.69:480.29:410.36:018:25Full Moon22Mon
23Tue3:201.93:451.710:210.210:180.36:028:24Full Moon23Tue
24Wed3:561.94:221.710:530.210:570.36:038:24Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu4:331.95:001.711:260.211:390.36:048:23Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri5:111.85:391.812:020.26:058:22Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:521.86:211.812:250.412:420.26:058:21Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:371.77:061.91:170.41:260.26:068:20Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon7:251.77:561.92:140.42:150.26:078:19Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue8:191.68:542.03:150.43:090.26:088:18Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed9:241.610:012.04:220.44:100.26:098:18Waning Crescent31Wed
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 2:12 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 73% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (73% illuminated). This places Tappahannock, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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