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 10m at 3:58 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:122.03:351.610:180.110:120.15:488:33Full Moon1Wed
2Thu3:541.94:201.610:590.110:560.25:488:33Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri4:351.95:041.611:380.211:420.35:498:33Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:161.85:481.612:170.25:498:33Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:581.76:301.612:300.412:560.35:508:33Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:391.67:111.61:210.51:340.35:508:33Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue7:221.57:531.72:120.52:120.45:518:32Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed8:071.48:401.73:060.52:530.45:518:32Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu9:001.49:321.74:020.53:390.45:528:32Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri9:591.310:281.84:580.54:300.45:538:32Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:571.411:201.85:520.45:230.35:538:31Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:501.46:430.46:150.35:548:31Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:111.912:411.57:330.37:090.25:548:30Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue1:012.01:311.68:220.28:030.15:558:30New Moon14Tue
15Wed1:512.12:211.69:090.18:560.05:568:29New Moon15Wed
16Thu2:402.13:101.79:520.09:460.05:578:29New Moon16Thu
17Fri3:282.23:591.810:360.010:380.05:578:28Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:162.14:491.911:20-0.111:320.05:588:28Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:062.05:422.012:08-0.15:598:27Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:581.96:352.012:320.112:570.06:008:27First Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:501.87:302.01:350.11:480.06:008:26First Quarter21Tue
22Wed7:441.78:282.02:390.22:420.16:018:25First Quarter22Wed
23Thu8:431.69:332.03:450.33:380.16:028:25First Quarter23Thu
24Fri9:511.510:402.04:510.34:390.26:038:24Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:591.511:412.05:530.35:390.26:038:23Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:001.56:500.36:370.26:048:22Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:362.012:551.67:440.27:330.26:058:22Full Moon27Mon
28Tue1:262.01:471.68:330.28:260.26:068:21Full Moon28Tue
29Wed2:122.02:331.79:160.29:130.26:078:20Full Moon29Wed
30Thu2:522.03:151.79:540.29:550.26:088:19Full Moon30Thu
31Fri3:302.03:551.810:280.210:350.36:088:18Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 6:22 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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