Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 54m at 12:20 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:021.69:281.53:190.34:010.35:526:30Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue10:041.610:251.64:200.34:520.35:506:31Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed10:541.611:131.75:140.35:380.35:496:32Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu11:371.711:551.76:030.26:200.25:476:33Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri12:171.76:480.16:590.25:466:33Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:331.812:551.77:300.17:350.15:446:34New Moon6Sat
7Sun1:091.91:311.88:080.18:090.15:436:35New Moon7Sun
8Mon1:431.92:061.88:430.08:410.15:416:36New Moon8Mon
9Tue2:171.92:411.79:170.19:140.15:406:37New Moon9Tue
10Wed2:501.93:161.79:510.19:480.15:386:38Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu3:261.93:541.710:280.210:260.25:376:39Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri4:051.94:361.611:100.211:100.25:366:40Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat4:491.95:221.611:580.35:346:41Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:381.86:121.612:010.212:510.35:336:42First Quarter14Sun
15Mon6:321.87:081.612:590.31:500.35:316:43First Quarter15Mon
16Tue7:331.88:131.72:040.22:530.35:306:44First Quarter16Tue
17Wed8:431.89:221.83:130.23:550.25:286:44Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu9:511.910:252.04:210.14:530.15:276:45Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri10:531.911:222.15:240.05:480.05:266:46Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:502.06:24-0.26:42-0.25:246:47Full Moon20Sat
21Sun12:172.212:442.07:21-0.37:34-0.25:236:48Full Moon21Sun
22Mon1:102.31:362.08:15-0.38:23-0.25:226:49Full Moon22Mon
23Tue2:012.32:262.09:06-0.39:11-0.25:206:50Full Moon23Tue
24Wed2:512.33:161.99:55-0.29:59-0.15:196:51Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu3:412.24:061.810:46-0.110:510.05:186:52Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:322.14:581.811:400.111:460.25:176:53Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:241.95:511.712:340.25:156:54Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun7:161.87:451.612:450.32:290.36:147:55Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon8:101.78:431.62:450.43:230.46:137:56Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue9:111.69:471.63:470.44:160.46:127:56Third Quarter30Tue
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 3:13 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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