Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 22m at 1:10 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:16 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Aug 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:562.03:201.89:530.110:020.36:098:17Full Moon1Tue
2Wed3:311.93:561.810:250.210:380.36:108:16Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:061.94:311.810:560.211:150.46:118:15Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:431.85:081.811:280.211:550.46:128:14Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:211.85:461.812:030.36:138:13Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:011.76:261.912:390.512:420.36:148:12Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon6:431.67:091.91:270.51:260.36:148:11Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue7:301.67:581.92:200.52:150.36:158:10Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed8:231.68:551.93:180.53:110.36:168:09Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu9:271.610:002.04:220.54:130.36:178:07Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:341.611:042.15:240.45:170.26:188:06Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:371.86:220.36:190.16:198:05Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:032.212:351.97:170.17:200.06:208:04New Moon13Sun
14Mon1:002.31:312.08:110.08:19-0.16:218:03New Moon14Mon
15Tue1:552.32:262.29:01-0.19:15-0.16:218:01New Moon15Tue
16Wed2:472.33:182.39:48-0.210:09-0.16:228:00New Moon16Wed
17Thu3:382.34:102.310:35-0.211:03-0.16:237:59Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:292.25:032.311:23-0.16:247:58Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:212.15:572.312:000.012:140.06:257:56Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:141.96:522.21:000.21:080.16:267:55First Quarter20Sun
21Mon7:081.87:492.12:020.32:040.26:277:54First Quarter21Mon
22Tue8:051.78:512.03:040.43:030.36:287:52First Quarter22Tue
23Wed9:101.69:582.04:070.54:040.46:287:51First Quarter23Wed
24Thu10:211.611:002.05:070.55:050.56:297:50Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:211.711:502.06:000.56:000.56:307:48Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:121.86:480.56:510.56:317:47Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:352.012:571.87:310.47:380.46:327:45Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon1:152.01:381.98:110.48:220.46:337:44Full Moon28Mon
29Tue1:532.02:162.08:470.39:020.46:347:42Full Moon29Tue
30Wed2:292.02:512.09:190.39:390.46:347:41Full Moon30Wed
31Thu3:032.03:252.09:500.310:140.46:357:39Full Moon31Thu
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 3:43 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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