Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 48m at 4:56 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:55 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Oct 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:172.26:460.37:060.26:025:51New Moon1Tue
2Wed12:372.21:052.37:310.27:580.26:035:49New Moon2Wed
3Thu1:222.21:492.48:130.28:450.26:045:48New Moon3Thu
4Fri2:042.12:312.48:510.29:290.36:055:46New Moon4Fri
5Sat2:442.03:112.39:280.310:120.46:065:45Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun3:251.93:512.310:040.410:570.56:075:43Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon4:071.84:332.210:420.511:450.66:085:42Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:521.75:172.111:240.76:095:40First Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:391.76:042.012:360.712:130.86:105:39First Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:291.66:551.91:300.81:080.86:105:38First Quarter10Thu
11Fri7:261.67:551.92:270.82:100.96:115:36First Quarter11Fri
12Sat8:351.69:011.93:240.83:160.96:125:35First Quarter12Sat
13Sun9:391.79:581.94:140.84:170.86:135:33Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:301.810:452.04:570.75:090.76:145:32Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:121.911:272.05:370.55:580.66:155:30Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:522.16:160.46:450.46:165:29Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:082.012:322.26:540.37:310.36:175:28Full Moon17Thu
18Fri12:492.11:112.37:330.28:140.36:185:26Full Moon18Fri
19Sat1:312.11:512.48:120.28:570.26:195:25Full Moon19Sat
20Sun2:132.02:332.48:510.19:420.36:205:24Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon2:572.03:192.49:330.110:310.36:215:22Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue3:451.94:102.410:200.211:280.46:225:21Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed4:381.85:062.311:140.36:235:20Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu5:371.86:072.212:310.512:190.46:245:18Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri6:411.77:132.11:370.51:290.56:255:17Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat7:531.78:272.02:440.52:450.56:265:16Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun9:121.89:402.03:470.43:580.46:275:15Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:182.010:382.04:420.45:030.46:285:13Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:122.111:292.05:320.36:010.36:295:12Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:012.26:190.26:550.26:305:11New Moon30Wed
31Thu12:152.012:452.37:020.17:440.26:315:10New Moon31Thu
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 65% 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 First Quarter (65% 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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