Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 10m at 3:33 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 9:31 pm (1.8 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 - Sep 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:051.69:542.04:100.63:540.66:367:38First Quarter1Mon
2Tue10:181.610:581.95:100.74:560.66:377:36Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed11:201.611:502.06:030.75:540.66:387:35Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu12:111.76:510.66:450.66:397:33Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:342.012:561.87:330.57:330.56:407:32Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat1:142.01:371.98:120.58:180.56:417:30Full Moon6Sat
7Sun1:512.12:142.08:460.48:580.56:417:29Full Moon7Sun
8Mon2:262.12:482.09:170.49:350.46:427:27Full Moon8Mon
9Tue3:002.03:212.19:460.310:100.46:437:26Full Moon9Tue
10Wed3:332.03:532.110:150.310:460.56:447:24Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu4:081.94:272.110:450.411:230.56:457:23Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri4:441.95:042.111:180.46:467:21Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:241.85:452.112:050.611:57 AM0.56:467:19Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:081.76:322.112:540.712:430.56:477:18Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon6:581.77:252.11:510.71:370.66:487:16Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue7:561.78:282.12:550.72:400.66:497:15Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed9:051.79:412.14:050.73:510.66:507:13Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu10:221.710:542.25:120.65:040.56:517:12Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:291.911:572.36:120.56:110.46:527:10Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:282.17:060.37:140.26:527:09Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:532.31:232.27:560.28:140.16:537:07New Moon21Sun
22Mon1:462.42:152.48:440.19:090.16:547:05New Moon22Mon
23Tue2:352.33:032.59:280.010:010.16:557:04New Moon23Tue
24Wed3:222.23:512.510:100.110:510.26:567:02Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu4:092.14:382.510:530.111:420.36:577:01Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri4:562.05:282.411:370.36:586:59Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:451.96:182.312:370.512:260.46:596:58Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun5:361.86:102.11:350.612:200.65:595:56First Quarter28Sun
29Mon6:301.77:072.01:340.71:180.76:005:54First Quarter29Mon
30Tue7:311.68:121.92:350.82:220.86:015:53First Quarter30Tue
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 6:32 pm — 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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