Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : 1:03 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 10m at 6:16 am (1.7 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 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:031.59:281.33:17-0.14:190.17:234:58Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:051.710:291.34:15-0.25:19-0.17:234:59Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:021.811:261.45:12-0.36:16-0.27:235:00Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:571.96:09-0.57:12-0.47:235:00Full Moon4Wed
5Thu12:221.512:522.07:06-0.68:04-0.57:235:01Full Moon5Thu
6Fri1:171.61:442.08:01-0.78:52-0.67:235:02Full Moon6Fri
7Sat2:101.72:352.08:54-0.79:40-0.67:235:03Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun3:021.73:262.09:47-0.610:29-0.67:235:04Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon3:561.74:181.810:43-0.511:21-0.57:235:05Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:511.75:101.711:43-0.47:235:06Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:481.76:031.512:14-0.412:46-0.37:235:07Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:451.66:571.41:09-0.41:49-0.17:235:08Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri7:471.67:581.32:04-0.32:55-0.17:225:09Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat8:571.59:061.23:03-0.23:590.07:225:10Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:011.510:101.24:01-0.24:580.07:225:11Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:551.511:041.24:55-0.25:510.07:215:12Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:421.611:521.35:46-0.26:40-0.17:215:13Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:251.66:34-0.27:23-0.27:215:14New Moon18Wed
19Thu12:371.31:041.67:19-0.38:02-0.27:205:15New Moon19Thu
20Fri1:181.41:401.67:59-0.38:37-0.27:205:16New Moon20Fri
21Sat1:551.42:141.68:36-0.39:09-0.37:195:17New Moon21Sat
22Sun2:311.42:471.69:11-0.39:40-0.37:195:18Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon3:061.43:211.69:46-0.210:11-0.37:185:19Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue3:411.43:561.510:22-0.210:43-0.27:185:20Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:181.44:341.411:02-0.111:20-0.27:175:22Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:571.45:141.411:460.07:165:23First Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:391.45:571.312:01-0.212:370.07:165:24First Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:261.46:471.312:48-0.21:340.17:155:25First Quarter28Sat
29Sun7:201.57:451.21:40-0.22:390.17:145:26First Quarter29Sun
30Mon8:251.58:541.22:41-0.23:480.07:135:27Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue9:351.610:031.33:46-0.34:53-0.17:135:28Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 9:39 am — 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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