Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:10 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 56m at 6:06 pm (2.1 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 - Oct 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:452.03:022.29:210.410:030.56:025:52Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:231.93:412.29:570.410:440.56:035:50Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:051.94:242.210:390.411:330.66:045:49Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:511.95:122.211:270.56:055:47Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:431.86:062.212:280.612:240.56:065:46Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:401.87:052.11:280.61:280.56:065:44Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat7:441.98:122.12:320.62:380.56:075:43Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun8:561.99:222.23:350.53:490.46:085:41Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:032.110:262.24:340.44:550.36:095:40Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:022.311:232.35:280.25:560.26:105:38Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:562.46:200.16:540.16:115:37New Moon11Wed
12Thu12:172.312:482.57:110.07:490.06:125:35New Moon12Thu
13Fri1:082.31:382.67:590.08:400.16:135:34New Moon13Fri
14Sat1:572.22:272.58:450.09:290.16:145:32Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun2:452.13:142.59:300.110:180.26:155:31Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:332.04:032.410:170.211:100.46:165:30Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:231.94:532.211:070.46:175:28Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:151.85:432.112:050.512:020.56:185:27First Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:081.86:352.01:000.61:000.66:195:25First Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:041.77:301.91:550.72:000.76:205:24First Quarter20Fri
21Sat8:081.78:321.82:500.73:030.76:215:23First Quarter21Sat
22Sun9:131.79:311.83:410.74:020.76:225:21Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:071.810:211.84:270.64:540.76:235:20Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:511.911:041.95:080.55:410.66:245:19Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:312.011:451.95:480.56:260.56:255:18Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:092.16:260.47:090.46:265:16Full Moon26Thu
27Fri12:251.912:462.27:040.37:490.46:275:15Full Moon27Fri
28Sat1:041.91:232.27:410.28:270.36:285:14Full Moon28Sat
29Sun1:421.91:592.28:180.29:050.36:295:13Full Moon29Sun
30Mon2:211.92:372.28:560.29:440.36:305:12Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue3:011.93:192.29:360.210:270.36:315:10Waning 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 9:38 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 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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