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 56m 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 - Aug 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:021.69:442.14:030.33:540.16:108:17Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:151.610:542.15:100.35:010.16:118:16Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:241.711:582.26:130.26:060.16:118:15Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:261.87:110.17:080.06:128:14Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:562.21:241.98:060.08:080.06:138:12New Moon5Thu
6Fri1:502.22:182.08:560.09:030.06:148:11New Moon6Fri
7Sat2:392.23:082.19:41-0.19:540.06:158:10New Moon7Sat
8Sun3:252.13:542.110:230.010:420.16:168:09Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:082.04:402.111:030.011:290.26:178:08Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:511.95:242.011:430.16:188:07Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:341.86:082.012:190.312:240.26:188:06Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:171.76:521.91:100.41:070.46:198:05First Quarter12Thu
13Fri7:021.67:371.92:020.51:520.56:208:03First Quarter13Fri
14Sat7:501.58:271.82:550.62:390.56:218:02First Quarter14Sat
15Sun8:441.59:261.83:510.73:330.66:228:01First Quarter15Sun
16Mon9:491.510:281.84:480.74:310.66:238:00Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:521.511:221.95:400.65:270.66:247:58Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:451.66:270.56:190.56:247:57Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:091.912:321.77:110.47:090.46:257:56Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:522.01:151.87:520.37:570.36:267:54Full Moon20Fri
21Sat1:332.11:571.98:310.28:430.36:277:53Full Moon21Sat
22Sun2:142.12:372.09:080.29:260.26:287:52Full Moon22Sun
23Mon2:532.13:172.19:450.110:090.26:297:50Full Moon23Mon
24Tue3:342.13:582.210:220.110:530.26:307:49Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:162.14:422.211:020.111:420.36:317:47Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:022.05:312.211:460.16:317:46Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:521.96:232.212:380.312:370.26:327:45Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:461.87:192.21:390.41:340.26:337:43Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun7:441.88:222.12:430.52:360.36:347:42Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon8:521.79:342.13:520.53:450.36:357:40Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue10:081.810:482.14:590.54:550.36:367:39Waning Crescent31Tue
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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