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 5h 20m 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 - Jan 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:011.31:251.77:40-0.28:26-0.27:234:58New Moon1Sat
2Sun1:401.42:011.78:18-0.28:59-0.27:234:59New Moon2Sun
3Mon2:171.42:351.78:54-0.29:32-0.27:235:00New Moon3Mon
4Tue2:531.43:091.69:30-0.210:04-0.27:235:01Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed3:301.43:461.610:08-0.110:39-0.27:235:01Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu4:091.44:251.510:49-0.111:18-0.27:235:02Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:501.45:071.511:370.07:235:03Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:351.55:531.412:01-0.212:310.07:235:04First Quarter8Sat
9Sun6:241.56:441.412:49-0.21:310.07:235:05First Quarter9Sun
10Mon7:201.57:441.31:42-0.22:370.07:235:06First Quarter10Mon
11Tue8:261.68:531.32:42-0.33:480.07:235:07Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:361.710:021.33:46-0.34:54-0.17:235:08Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:421.811:061.44:50-0.45:57-0.37:225:09Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:421.95:51-0.56:55-0.47:225:10Full Moon14Fri
15Sat12:061.512:402.06:52-0.67:50-0.57:225:11Full Moon15Sat
16Sun1:041.61:342.07:49-0.78:39-0.67:215:12Full Moon16Sun
17Mon1:571.62:242.08:43-0.79:26-0.67:215:13Full Moon17Mon
18Tue2:491.73:121.99:34-0.610:12-0.67:215:14Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed3:391.73:591.710:26-0.510:58-0.57:205:15Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu4:301.74:461.611:20-0.411:46-0.47:205:16Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:211.65:331.412:16-0.27:195:17Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:111.56:191.312:34-0.31:13-0.17:195:19Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:021.47:091.21:23-0.22:110.17:185:20Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon8:001.48:081.12:14-0.13:120.17:185:21Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue9:051.49:141.13:090.04:110.17:175:22Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:051.410:141.14:040.05:050.17:165:23Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:561.411:061.24:56-0.15:540.07:165:24Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:411.511:531.25:46-0.16:390.07:155:25Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:221.66:32-0.27:20-0.17:145:26New Moon29Sat
30Sun12:361.31:011.67:17-0.27:57-0.27:135:27New Moon30Sun
31Mon1:151.41:371.67:57-0.38:31-0.37:125:29New Moon31Mon
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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