Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : 1:49 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 52m at 7:02 am (1.6 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 - Mar 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:561.68:181.32:05-0.13:170.16:386:00First Quarter1Sun
2Mon9:171.69:361.33:140.04:230.26:376:01Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:251.610:401.44:220.05:200.16:366:02Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:191.611:331.55:220.06:110.16:346:03Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:041.66:16-0.16:550.06:336:04Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:191.612:441.77:05-0.17:35-0.16:316:05Full Moon6Fri
7Sat1:001.61:191.77:48-0.18:09-0.16:306:06Full Moon7Sat
8Sun1:371.71:531.78:26-0.18:40-0.16:286:07Full Moon8Sun
9Mon2:111.72:251.69:01-0.19:09-0.16:276:08Full Moon9Mon
10Tue2:431.72:581.69:35-0.19:380.06:256:09Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:161.73:321.510:090.010:080.06:246:10Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu3:501.74:081.510:440.110:410.16:226:11Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:271.74:461.411:240.211:200.16:216:12Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:081.65:271.412:090.36:196:13Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:531.66:131.312:060.21:010.36:186:14Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:441.67:061.312:590.21:590.46:166:15Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:451.68:111.32:000.23:040.36:156:16Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed8:551.69:221.43:090.24:070.26:136:17Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:021.710:251.64:180.15:030.16:126:18Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:001.811:211.85:20-0.15:560.06:106:19Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:541.96:20-0.26:46-0.26:096:20New Moon21Sat
22Sun12:152.012:462.07:17-0.37:35-0.36:076:21New Moon22Sun
23Mon1:062.11:362.08:10-0.48:22-0.46:066:21New Moon23Mon
24Tue1:562.22:242.09:01-0.49:07-0.46:046:22New Moon24Tue
25Wed2:462.23:131.99:52-0.49:54-0.36:036:23Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:372.24:041.810:46-0.210:45-0.26:016:24Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:312.14:571.711:440.011:41-0.16:006:25Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:282.05:531.612:440.15:586:26First Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:271.86:521.512:430.01:470.25:566:27First Quarter29Sun
30Mon7:321.78:001.51:480.22:510.35:556:28First Quarter30Mon
31Tue8:481.69:151.52:570.23:530.35:536:29First Quarter31Tue
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 10:25 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 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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