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 54m at 2:04 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:402.32:052.28:370.19:000.16:377:37Full Moon1Tue
2Wed2:272.32:522.39:200.09:500.16:387:35Full Moon2Wed
3Thu3:132.33:392.410:020.010:400.16:387:34Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:012.24:282.410:470.011:330.26:397:32Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat4:512.15:212.411:340.06:407:31Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:442.06:172.412:320.312:280.16:417:29Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon6:401.97:162.31:350.41:270.36:427:28Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue7:401.88:212.22:400.52:310.46:437:26Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed8:481.79:352.13:480.63:400.46:447:25Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu10:061.810:472.14:530.64:490.56:447:23Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:141.811:452.15:510.55:530.56:457:22Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:101.96:420.56:490.46:467:20Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:332.112:582.07:280.47:410.46:477:19Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon1:152.11:412.18:090.48:280.46:487:17New Moon14Mon
15Tue1:542.12:202.28:470.39:100.46:497:15New Moon15Tue
16Wed2:302.12:562.29:200.39:470.46:507:14New Moon16Wed
17Thu3:052.03:292.29:510.410:230.56:507:12New Moon17Thu
18Fri3:392.04:032.210:210.410:580.56:517:11Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:151.94:382.110:510.511:360.66:527:09Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun4:521.85:152.111:240.66:537:08Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:321.75:562.012:170.712:020.66:547:06Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:151.76:412.01:030.812:470.76:557:05First Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:021.67:302.01:540.81:390.76:567:03First Quarter23Wed
24Thu7:551.68:252.02:500.82:390.86:567:01First Quarter24Thu
25Fri8:561.79:302.03:500.83:460.76:577:00First Quarter25Fri
26Sat10:041.810:342.14:470.74:530.66:586:58Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:051.910:302.14:400.54:540.55:595:57Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:582.111:222.25:280.45:520.46:005:55Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:492.36:160.26:480.26:015:54Full Moon29Tue
30Wed12:122.312:392.47:040.17:420.16:025:52Full Moon30Wed
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 4:33 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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