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 5h 22m 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 - Jun 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:161.912:381.57:280.37:030.35:468:23Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:551.91:211.58:110.27:440.35:468:24New Moon2Thu
3Fri1:341.92:021.58:510.28:260.25:458:25New Moon3Fri
4Sat2:132.02:421.59:290.29:060.25:458:25New Moon4Sat
5Sun2:512.03:211.610:050.29:450.25:458:26New Moon5Sun
6Mon3:291.94:001.610:410.210:250.25:448:26Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:081.94:411.611:190.211:070.35:448:27Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:501.95:261.612:000.25:448:28Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:351.96:131.612:450.25:448:28Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:231.87:021.712:510.31:320.25:448:29First Quarter10Fri
11Sat7:131.87:531.81:510.32:210.25:448:29First Quarter11Sat
12Sun8:081.78:511.92:540.33:130.15:448:30First Quarter12Sun
13Mon9:091.69:532.04:000.24:080.15:448:30Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:151.610:542.15:060.25:050.05:448:30Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:181.611:532.26:080.16:010.05:448:31Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:171.67:080.06:58-0.15:448:31Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:502.21:151.78:070.07:56-0.15:448:31Full Moon17Fri
18Sat1:472.32:121.79:02-0.18:53-0.15:448:32Full Moon18Sat
19Sun2:422.23:061.79:53-0.19:47-0.15:448:32Full Moon19Sun
20Mon3:342.23:591.710:420.010:390.05:448:32Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:242.14:521.711:300.011:330.15:458:33Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:141.95:441.712:180.15:458:33Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:031.86:361.712:300.21:060.25:458:33Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:501.77:241.71:290.31:510.25:458:33Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:351.68:121.72:270.42:350.35:468:33Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun8:241.59:041.73:240.53:180.35:468:33Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon9:181.49:581.74:210.54:030.45:468:33Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue10:171.410:491.75:160.54:490.45:478:33Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:111.411:361.86:060.45:350.45:478:33Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:001.46:530.46:220.35:488:33Waning Crescent30Thu
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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