Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 14m at 1:49 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:111.93:332.29:440.510:340.66:025:52Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed3:501.84:132.110:210.511:180.76:035:50Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:321.84:592.111:050.66:045:49First Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:211.75:502.112:110.711:58 AM0.66:055:47First Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:151.76:462.11:090.71:000.76:055:46First Quarter5Sat
6Sun7:171.77:512.12:110.72:090.66:065:44First Quarter6Sun
7Mon8:281.89:012.13:140.63:230.66:075:43Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:382.010:062.24:130.54:310.46:085:41Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:382.111:032.25:060.35:340.36:095:40Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:332.311:562.25:570.26:330.26:105:38Full Moon10Thu
11Fri12:252.56:460.17:300.16:115:37Full Moon11Fri
12Sat12:482.21:162.67:350.08:230.16:125:35Full Moon12Sat
13Sun1:382.22:052.68:220.09:130.16:135:34Full Moon13Sun
14Mon2:272.12:542.69:080.010:040.26:145:32Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:162.03:452.49:550.110:580.36:155:31Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:071.94:372.310:450.311:550.56:165:30Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:021.85:322.111:410.46:175:28Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:581.86:272.012:540.612:430.66:185:27Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:581.77:261.91:530.71:470.76:195:25Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun8:051.78:311.82:510.72:530.76:205:24Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon9:131.79:311.83:450.73:550.76:215:23Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:071.810:201.84:310.64:500.76:225:21Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:521.911:021.85:110.65:380.66:235:20Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:322.011:421.85:480.56:230.56:245:19Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:092.16:250.47:050.56:255:18New Moon25Fri
26Sat12:201.812:452.27:000.47:450.46:265:16New Moon26Sat
27Sun12:571.81:202.27:350.38:220.46:275:15New Moon27Sun
28Mon1:341.81:552.28:100.38:580.46:285:14New Moon28Mon
29Tue2:101.82:312.28:450.39:350.46:295:13Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed2:481.83:092.29:210.310:140.46:305:12Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu3:281.73:522.110:010.411:000.56:315:10Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 4:43 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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