Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:58 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 06m at 8:29 pm (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Apr 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:451.711:031.64:550.25:310.35:526:30Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:321.711:501.75:510.26:160.25:506:31Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:131.76:410.16:560.25:496:32Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:311.812:511.77:260.17:320.15:476:32New Moon4Mon
5Tue1:071.91:261.78:050.18:040.15:466:33New Moon5Tue
6Wed1:401.92:001.78:410.18:350.15:446:34New Moon6Wed
7Thu2:121.92:341.79:140.19:050.15:436:35New Moon7Thu
8Fri2:441.93:081.69:470.19:350.25:416:36Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:161.93:441.610:210.210:080.25:406:37Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun3:521.84:221.510:580.310:450.35:396:38Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:321.85:031.511:410.411:300.45:376:39Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:161.75:481.412:300.55:366:40First Quarter12Tue
13Wed6:051.76:381.412:220.41:250.55:346:41First Quarter13Wed
14Thu7:011.77:381.51:220.42:250.55:336:42First Quarter14Thu
15Fri8:061.78:461.52:290.43:270.45:316:43First Quarter15Fri
16Sat9:151.79:501.73:380.34:230.35:306:43Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:171.810:461.94:430.25:140.25:296:44Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:121.911:392.15:430.06:040.05:276:45Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:051.96:41-0.16:53-0.15:266:46Full Moon19Tue
20Wed12:302.212:571.97:37-0.27:42-0.25:246:47Full Moon20Wed
21Thu1:212.31:471.98:29-0.38:29-0.25:236:48Full Moon21Thu
22Fri2:112.42:371.99:20-0.29:17-0.25:226:49Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:022.33:281.810:12-0.110:07-0.15:216:50Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:562.25:211.712:080.06:197:51Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:542.16:181.712:030.01:070.26:187:52Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:531.97:181.61:060.22:080.36:177:53Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed7:541.88:221.62:130.33:090.46:157:54Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu9:011.79:341.63:230.44:090.46:147:55Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri10:101.610:411.74:320.45:030.46:137:55Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:071.611:331.75:340.45:500.46:127:56Waning Crescent30Sat
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 12:13 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Tappahannock, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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