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 1h 41m 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 - Oct 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:022.31:282.67:500.08:340.16:035:51Full Moon1Thu
2Fri1:512.32:172.68:360.09:250.16:035:49Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat2:412.23:082.69:230.010:180.26:045:48Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun3:322.14:022.510:120.111:160.36:055:46Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon4:272.04:592.411:080.26:065:44Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:251.95:592.312:180.412:100.46:075:43Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed6:271.87:032.11:220.51:170.56:085:41Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu7:351.88:132.02:270.62:270.66:095:40Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri8:511.89:232.03:290.63:370.66:105:39Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat9:571.910:202.04:240.64:390.66:115:37Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:492.011:062.05:120.55:330.56:125:36Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:342.111:462.05:540.56:220.56:135:34Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:142.26:340.47:070.56:145:33New Moon13Tue
14Wed12:252.012:512.27:100.47:470.46:155:31New Moon14Wed
15Thu1:011.91:262.27:450.48:240.46:165:30New Moon15Thu
16Fri1:371.91:592.28:170.48:590.46:165:29New Moon16Fri
17Sat2:121.92:332.28:490.49:330.56:175:27Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun2:481.83:072.29:200.410:090.56:185:26Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon3:251.83:442.19:540.510:470.66:195:24Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:041.74:252.110:320.611:310.66:205:23Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:481.75:092.011:170.66:215:22First Quarter21Wed
22Thu5:351.75:582.012:210.712:110.76:225:20First Quarter22Thu
23Fri6:271.76:511.91:130.71:120.76:235:19First Quarter23Fri
24Sat7:251.77:511.92:090.62:190.66:245:18First Quarter24Sat
25Sun8:301.88:562.03:060.53:280.66:255:17Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon9:342.09:582.04:010.44:330.46:265:15Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:302.210:532.14:520.25:320.36:275:14Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:232.311:472.15:430.16:300.16:295:13Full Moon28Wed
29Thu12:162.56:330.07:260.06:305:12Full Moon29Thu
30Fri12:402.11:082.57:24-0.18:200.06:315:11Full Moon30Fri
31Sat1:322.11:592.68:14-0.19:110.06:325:10Full Moon31Sat
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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