Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : 3:33 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 10m at 8:47 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 - Jan 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:461.611:071.24:49-0.16:030.07:234:58Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri11:361.711:591.35:41-0.26:55-0.17:234:59Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:271.86:33-0.37:44-0.27:235:00Full Moon3Sat
4Sun12:501.31:171.97:26-0.48:31-0.37:235:00Full Moon4Sun
5Mon1:401.42:062.08:18-0.59:16-0.47:235:01Full Moon5Mon
6Tue2:291.52:542.09:08-0.510:02-0.47:235:02Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed3:201.53:441.910:00-0.510:50-0.47:235:03Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:131.64:351.810:57-0.411:40-0.47:235:04Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:081.65:271.611:59-0.37:235:05Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat6:041.66:191.512:31-0.41:03-0.27:235:06Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun7:021.67:151.31:24-0.32:10-0.17:235:07Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon8:071.68:191.22:19-0.33:18-0.17:235:08Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue9:171.69:281.23:17-0.34:240.07:225:09Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed10:211.610:311.24:16-0.25:250.07:225:10Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:171.611:281.25:13-0.26:21-0.17:225:11Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:081.76:08-0.27:12-0.17:225:12Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:191.212:541.77:00-0.37:57-0.27:215:13New Moon17Sat
18Sun1:061.31:351.77:47-0.38:37-0.27:215:14New Moon18Sun
19Mon1:491.32:121.68:28-0.39:12-0.27:205:15New Moon19Mon
20Tue2:281.32:471.69:06-0.29:45-0.27:205:16New Moon20Tue
21Wed3:051.33:211.69:43-0.210:16-0.27:195:17Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu3:421.33:571.510:20-0.110:48-0.27:195:18Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri4:191.34:331.411:000.011:21-0.17:185:19Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:571.35:111.311:430.011:57-0.17:185:20Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:361.35:501.212:310.17:175:22First Quarter25Sun
26Mon6:171.36:331.112:36-0.11:230.27:165:23First Quarter26Mon
27Tue7:031.47:241.11:200.02:210.27:165:24First Quarter27Tue
28Wed8:001.48:261.02:110.03:280.27:155:25First Quarter28Wed
29Thu9:071.49:341.13:11-0.14:320.17:145:26Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri10:121.510:371.14:13-0.15:320.07:145:27Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat11:111.711:351.25:14-0.26:29-0.17:135:28Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 12:10 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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