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 1h 42m 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 - Mar 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:491.711:131.44:55-0.16:010.06:406:00Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:471.95:58-0.36:54-0.26:386:01Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:101.612:412.06:58-0.47:43-0.36:376:02Full Moon3Tue
4Wed1:041.81:312.07:54-0.58:28-0.46:356:03Full Moon4Wed
5Thu1:541.92:192.08:47-0.69:12-0.56:346:04Full Moon5Thu
6Fri2:432.03:061.99:38-0.59:55-0.56:326:05Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat3:322.03:541.810:30-0.410:40-0.46:316:06Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:232.04:431.611:26-0.211:29-0.26:296:06Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:151.95:331.512:25-0.16:286:07Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue6:101.86:261.412:23-0.11:260.16:276:08Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:091.77:251.31:210.02:300.36:256:09Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu8:221.68:401.22:260.13:380.36:246:10Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri9:401.59:551.33:350.24:390.36:226:11Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:401.510:531.44:400.25:320.36:216:12Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:281.611:421.55:360.26:190.26:196:13Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:101.66:260.16:590.26:186:14Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:241.512:471.77:110.17:350.16:166:15New Moon17Tue
18Wed1:021.61:221.77:520.08:060.06:156:16New Moon18Wed
19Thu1:361.71:551.78:280.08:360.06:136:17New Moon19Thu
20Fri2:081.82:271.79:020.09:040.06:116:18New Moon20Fri
21Sat2:391.82:591.69:350.09:330.06:106:19Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:111.83:331.610:090.110:040.16:086:20Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon3:451.84:091.510:450.210:390.16:076:21Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:221.84:491.511:270.211:210.26:056:22Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:061.75:341.412:170.36:046:23First Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:551.76:251.412:110.21:150.46:026:24First Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:531.77:261.41:090.22:210.46:016:24First Quarter27Fri
28Sat8:021.78:391.42:170.23:310.35:596:25First Quarter28Sat
29Sun9:181.89:521.53:310.24:350.25:586:26Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:261.910:541.74:410.05:310.15:566:27Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue11:241.911:491.95:44-0.16:23-0.15:556:28Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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