Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:04 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 53m at 6:51 pm (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Jun 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:581.77:301.71:310.41:590.25:468:23Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed7:481.78:221.82:290.42:490.25:468:24Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu8:451.79:211.93:320.33:430.15:458:24Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri9:491.610:242.04:370.24:400.15:458:25Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:531.711:242.15:410.15:370.05:458:26Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:541.76:410.06:35-0.15:458:26Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:212.212:521.87:40-0.17:32-0.25:448:27New Moon7Mon
8Tue1:192.31:501.88:38-0.28:30-0.25:448:27New Moon8Tue
9Wed2:162.32:461.89:31-0.29:26-0.25:448:28New Moon9Wed
10Thu3:102.33:401.910:22-0.210:21-0.25:448:29Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:042.24:351.911:13-0.111:16-0.15:448:29Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat4:572.15:311.912:05-0.15:448:29Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:502.06:271.912:150.012:570.05:448:30Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon6:421.87:211.81:170.11:490.15:448:30First Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:331.78:151.82:180.22:390.25:448:31First Quarter15Tue
16Wed8:261.69:121.83:190.33:280.25:448:31First Quarter16Wed
17Thu9:241.510:101.84:190.44:180.35:448:31First Quarter17Thu
18Fri10:231.411:021.85:150.45:060.35:448:32Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:171.411:481.86:060.35:520.35:448:32Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:051.56:530.36:370.35:448:32Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:311.912:511.57:390.37:220.35:458:33Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:121.91:341.58:210.28:060.25:458:33Full Moon22Tue
23Wed1:531.92:161.69:010.28:490.25:458:33Full Moon23Wed
24Thu2:311.92:561.69:370.19:280.25:458:33Full Moon24Thu
25Fri3:091.93:341.610:110.110:070.25:468:33Full Moon25Fri
26Sat3:451.94:121.710:450.110:460.25:468:33Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun4:231.94:511.711:210.111:290.25:468:33Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon5:031.85:331.711:590.15:478:33Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:461.86:181.812:170.312:420.15:478:33Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:331.77:051.81:110.31:280.15:478:33Third Quarter30Wed
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 10:27 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (36% illuminated). This places Tappahannock, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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