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 55m 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 - Feb 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:071.86:14-0.47:22-0.37:125:29Full Moon1Sun
2Mon12:301.41:011.97:11-0.58:10-0.47:115:30Full Moon2Mon
3Tue1:231.51:511.98:06-0.68:55-0.57:105:32Full Moon3Tue
4Wed2:131.62:391.98:59-0.79:39-0.67:095:33Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:031.73:271.99:51-0.610:23-0.67:085:34Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:541.84:151.710:45-0.511:10-0.57:075:35Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:471.85:051.611:44-0.47:065:36Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:401.75:561.412:00-0.412:45-0.27:055:37Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:361.76:491.312:52-0.31:49-0.17:045:38Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue7:381.67:511.21:48-0.22:560.07:035:39Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed8:521.59:041.12:50-0.14:040.17:025:40Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:041.510:151.13:55-0.15:060.17:015:42Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:041.511:141.24:57-0.16:020.17:005:43Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:541.65:54-0.16:510.06:595:44Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:041.312:381.66:46-0.17:34-0.16:585:45New Moon15Sun
16Mon12:491.31:161.67:32-0.28:11-0.16:565:46New Moon16Mon
17Tue1:291.41:501.68:12-0.28:43-0.26:555:47New Moon17Tue
18Wed2:051.52:231.68:49-0.29:12-0.26:545:48New Moon18Wed
19Thu2:391.52:551.69:23-0.29:40-0.26:535:49Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri3:111.53:271.59:58-0.110:08-0.16:525:50Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat3:441.54:011.510:330.010:39-0.16:505:51Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun4:181.54:371.411:110.011:130.06:495:52Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:551.55:161.311:540.111:520.06:485:53Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:361.55:581.212:430.26:465:54First Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:221.56:471.212:380.01:400.36:455:55First Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:181.57:481.21:330.12:480.36:445:56First Quarter26Thu
27Fri8:281.59:011.22:370.13:590.26:425:58Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:431.610:121.33:470.05:040.16:415:59Waxing Gibbous28Sat
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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