Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 16m at 4:56 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 9:55 am (1.5 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 - Sep 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:032.312:331.97:160.37:150.26:367:37Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:022.31:302.08:100.28:150.16:377:36New Moon2Mon
3Tue1:552.32:222.28:580.19:100.16:387:34New Moon3Tue
4Wed2:442.33:112.39:410.110:010.16:397:33New Moon4Wed
5Thu3:292.23:572.310:220.110:490.26:407:31Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri4:132.14:422.311:020.211:390.36:417:30Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:572.05:282.211:430.36:427:28Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:411.96:132.112:300.512:250.46:427:27Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:271.76:592.11:230.61:100.66:437:25First Quarter9Mon
10Tue7:141.67:472.02:170.71:590.76:447:24First Quarter10Tue
11Wed8:071.68:421.93:140.82:530.86:457:22First Quarter11Wed
12Thu9:101.59:491.94:140.83:530.86:467:21First Quarter12Thu
13Fri10:201.610:511.95:100.84:550.86:477:19Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:191.611:422.06:000.75:500.76:487:18Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:071.76:430.76:410.66:487:16Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:262.012:501.97:240.67:290.66:497:14Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:062.11:302.08:020.58:140.56:507:13Full Moon17Tue
18Wed1:452.12:072.18:370.48:560.46:517:11Full Moon18Wed
19Thu2:222.12:442.29:110.39:360.46:527:10Full Moon19Thu
20Fri2:592.13:202.39:450.210:160.46:537:08Full Moon20Fri
21Sat3:382.13:582.310:190.210:580.46:547:07Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:182.04:402.310:570.311:450.46:547:05Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:032.05:272.311:400.36:557:03Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:521.96:192.312:390.512:300.46:567:02Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:461.87:162.21:410.61:280.56:577:00Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:471.78:212.22:470.62:340.56:586:59Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri8:581.79:372.23:580.63:470.56:596:57Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat10:171.810:522.25:050.65:010.57:006:56Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:261.910:542.25:040.55:080.46:015:54Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:252.111:482.25:570.46:090.36:015:53Waning Crescent30Mon
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 7:25 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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