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 1h 21m 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 - Jul 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:221.77:561.92:090.32:180.15:488:33Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri8:181.68:552.03:110.33:120.15:488:33Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat9:211.610:002.04:170.24:120.05:498:33Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:291.611:052.15:230.25:140.05:498:33Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:341.66:250.16:16-0.15:508:33Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:072.212:361.77:260.07:17-0.15:508:33New Moon6Tue
7Wed1:062.21:361.88:23-0.18:17-0.25:518:32New Moon7Wed
8Thu2:032.22:321.99:15-0.29:14-0.25:528:32New Moon8Thu
9Fri2:562.23:261.910:04-0.210:08-0.25:528:32New Moon9Fri
10Sat3:462.14:171.910:50-0.111:01-0.15:538:31Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:352.05:081.911:36-0.111:550.15:548:31Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:231.95:591.912:230.05:548:31Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:101.86:481.912:510.21:090.15:558:30First Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:561.67:351.81:470.31:550.25:568:30First Quarter14Wed
15Thu7:421.58:251.82:430.42:410.35:568:29First Quarter15Thu
16Fri8:341.49:201.83:400.53:290.45:578:29First Quarter16Fri
17Sat9:331.410:171.84:360.54:200.45:588:28Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:351.411:111.85:300.55:120.45:588:28Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon11:301.411:581.86:190.46:010.45:598:27Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:181.57:050.46:500.36:008:26Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:421.91:041.67:490.37:380.36:018:26Full Moon21Wed
22Thu1:251.91:481.68:300.28:230.26:028:25Full Moon22Thu
23Fri2:052.02:281.79:070.19:060.26:028:24Full Moon23Fri
24Sat2:432.03:071.89:420.19:470.26:038:23Full Moon24Sat
25Sun3:202.03:451.810:160.010:280.26:048:23Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:582.04:251.910:510.011:110.26:058:22Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:391.95:071.911:300.011:590.26:068:21Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:231.95:532.012:120.06:068:20Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:111.86:422.012:530.31:000.16:078:19Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri7:021.77:352.01:520.31:530.16:088:18Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat7:581.78:352.02:550.32:500.16:098:17Third Quarter31Sat
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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