Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : 12:20 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 06m at 5:31 am (1.8 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 - Sep 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:012.31:322.28:070.18:220.16:377:37New Moon1Sun
2Mon1:532.32:232.38:550.09:160.06:387:35New Moon2Mon
3Tue2:432.43:132.49:41-0.110:080.06:387:34New Moon3Tue
4Wed3:322.34:032.510:26-0.111:000.06:397:32Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:232.24:552.411:140.011:560.16:407:31Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:152.15:512.412:060.16:417:29Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:102.06:482.312:570.31:020.26:427:28First Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:071.97:472.22:000.42:030.36:437:26First Quarter8Sun
9Mon8:091.88:532.13:040.53:070.46:447:25First Quarter9Mon
10Tue9:201.810:052.14:090.54:140.56:447:23Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:331.811:082.15:110.55:170.56:457:22Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:341.911:592.16:050.56:150.56:467:20Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:242.06:530.57:070.56:477:19Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:442.11:092.07:370.47:550.46:487:17Full Moon14Sat
15Sun1:252.11:492.18:170.48:380.46:497:15Full Moon15Sun
16Mon2:032.12:262.18:530.39:180.46:507:14Full Moon16Mon
17Tue2:382.13:002.29:250.39:540.46:507:12Full Moon17Tue
18Wed3:132.13:332.29:560.410:290.56:517:11Full Moon18Wed
19Thu3:482.04:072.110:270.411:040.56:527:09Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:241.94:422.110:590.411:410.66:537:08Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:031.95:192.111:330.56:547:06Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:431.86:002.112:220.712:140.66:557:04Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:271.86:452.01:090.71:010.66:567:03Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue7:151.77:352.02:020.71:550.76:567:01Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed8:101.78:332.02:590.72:550.76:577:00Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu9:141.89:392.14:000.74:020.66:586:58Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:211.910:442.15:000.65:080.56:596:57Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:212.011:432.25:550.46:100.47:006:55Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:162.211:372.35:470.36:080.26:015:54Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:092.46:370.17:060.16:025:52New Moon30Mon
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 8:55 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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