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 4h 42m 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 - Dec 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:041.512:341.96:440.17:370.17:044:48New Moon1Wed
2Thu12:461.51:121.97:240.08:150.17:054:48New Moon2Thu
3Fri1:251.51:471.98:020.08:510.17:064:48New Moon3Fri
4Sat2:031.52:221.98:380.09:250.17:074:48New Moon4Sat
5Sun2:401.52:571.89:130.19:590.17:084:48Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon3:181.53:341.89:490.110:340.17:084:48Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:571.54:121.710:270.211:120.17:094:48Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:381.54:521.711:110.211:530.17:104:48Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:211.55:351.612:020.37:114:48First Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:071.56:221.612:370.112:580.37:124:48First Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:561.57:141.51:240.11:590.37:134:48First Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:531.68:151.52:160.03:050.27:134:48First Quarter12Sun
13Mon8:561.79:201.53:13-0.14:110.17:144:48Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:591.810:221.54:10-0.25:130.07:154:49Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:572.011:211.55:07-0.36:12-0.17:164:49Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:542.16:04-0.47:10-0.37:164:49Full Moon16Thu
17Fri12:181.612:502.17:02-0.58:05-0.47:174:49Full Moon17Fri
18Sat1:141.71:452.27:58-0.58:56-0.47:174:50Full Moon18Sat
19Sun2:091.72:372.18:52-0.59:45-0.47:184:50Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon3:021.73:292.09:45-0.510:36-0.47:194:51Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue3:571.74:211.910:42-0.411:28-0.37:194:51Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:541.75:141.711:42-0.27:204:52Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:501.66:051.612:21-0.212:44-0.17:204:52Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:461.66:571.41:13-0.21:470.07:214:53Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:471.57:551.32:06-0.12:510.17:214:53Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun8:511.58:591.22:590.03:540.17:214:54Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:521.59:591.23:520.04:500.17:224:55Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:431.610:511.24:420.05:410.17:224:55Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:281.611:381.25:30-0.16:290.07:224:56Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:101.66:15-0.17:130.07:234:57Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri12:221.312:501.76:59-0.17:52-0.17:234:57New Moon31Fri
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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