Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:59 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 56m at 7:37 pm (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Apr 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:401.96:07-0.26:30-0.15:536:29Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:022.012:332.07:05-0.37:20-0.25:526:30New Moon2Tue
3Wed12:552.21:232.08:00-0.38:07-0.35:506:31New Moon3Wed
4Thu1:442.22:101.98:50-0.38:52-0.35:496:32New Moon4Thu
5Fri2:322.22:571.99:38-0.29:36-0.25:476:33Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat3:192.23:441.810:27-0.110:22-0.15:466:34Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun4:072.04:321.711:190.111:110.15:446:35Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon4:571.95:231.612:130.25:436:35Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue5:481.86:141.512:060.21:090.45:416:36First Quarter9Tue
10Wed6:421.67:111.51:040.42:060.55:406:37First Quarter10Wed
11Thu7:421.68:161.52:060.43:040.55:386:38First Quarter11Thu
12Fri8:501.59:221.53:100.53:570.55:376:39First Quarter12Fri
13Sat9:521.510:171.64:110.44:440.55:356:40Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:401.611:021.75:040.45:250.45:346:41Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:231.611:421.85:520.36:040.35:326:42Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:021.66:380.26:410.35:316:43Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:211.912:411.77:200.27:180.25:306:44Full Moon17Wed
18Thu12:572.01:181.77:590.17:530.25:286:45Full Moon18Thu
19Fri1:332.01:541.78:360.18:290.15:276:46Full Moon19Fri
20Sat2:092.02:311.79:130.19:050.15:256:46Full Moon20Sat
21Sun2:472.03:101.79:510.19:430.15:246:47Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon3:282.03:531.610:330.210:270.25:236:48Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue4:142.04:411.611:220.211:190.25:216:49Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed5:051.95:331.612:170.35:206:50Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu6:001.96:301.612:190.31:150.35:196:51Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri7:001.97:331.71:260.32:150.35:186:52Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat8:061.88:431.82:370.33:160.25:166:53Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun10:161.810:501.94:480.25:140.16:157:54Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:201.811:492.15:540.16:080.06:147:55Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:171.96:540.07:000.06:137:56Waning Crescent30Tue
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 11:18 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 (46% 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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