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 5h 43m 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 - Mar 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:161.77:341.41:34-0.12:300.16:386:00Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat8:271.68:461.32:380.03:350.16:376:01Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun9:401.69:571.43:440.04:360.16:366:02Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:391.610:541.44:450.05:290.16:346:03Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue11:281.611:431.55:390.06:170.16:336:04Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:111.66:290.07:000.06:316:05Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:261.612:501.77:15-0.17:380.06:306:06New Moon7Thu
8Fri1:051.61:261.77:55-0.18:13-0.16:286:07New Moon8Fri
9Sat1:411.72:001.78:32-0.18:44-0.16:276:08New Moon9Sat
10Sun2:141.72:331.79:06-0.19:14-0.16:256:09New Moon10Sun
11Mon2:471.73:071.79:40-0.19:45-0.16:246:10Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue3:201.73:411.610:140.010:170.06:226:11Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed3:551.74:181.510:500.110:530.06:216:12Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:331.74:581.511:320.211:350.16:196:13Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:151.75:421.512:190.26:186:14First Quarter15Fri
16Sat6:021.66:301.412:230.11:130.36:166:15First Quarter16Sat
17Sun6:551.67:281.41:190.12:150.36:156:16First Quarter17Sun
18Mon7:591.78:351.52:220.13:210.26:136:17First Quarter18Mon
19Tue9:101.79:441.63:300.14:250.16:126:18Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:171.810:461.74:37-0.15:230.06:106:19Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:161.911:431.95:39-0.26:17-0.16:096:20Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:122.06:39-0.37:10-0.36:076:21Full Moon22Fri
23Sat12:382.01:052.17:36-0.47:59-0.46:066:21Full Moon23Sat
24Sun1:302.21:562.18:29-0.58:47-0.46:046:22Full Moon24Sun
25Mon2:202.22:452.09:20-0.59:34-0.46:036:23Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue3:112.23:351.910:12-0.410:22-0.36:016:24Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:022.14:261.811:06-0.211:14-0.25:596:25Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:562.05:181.712:030.05:586:26Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:511.96:121.612:110.01:020.15:566:27Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat6:481.87:111.51:110.12:020.35:556:28Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun7:511.78:181.52:140.23:030.35:536:29Third Quarter31Sun
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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