Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 15m at 12:16 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:31 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Dec 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:281.82:572.29:13-0.310:02-0.27:044:48Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:181.73:452.110:02-0.210:51-0.17:054:48Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:101.74:341.910:540.011:420.07:064:48Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:021.65:231.811:500.17:074:48First Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:541.56:111.612:330.112:480.27:084:48First Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:461.57:001.51:230.21:460.37:094:48First Quarter6Fri
7Sat7:431.57:551.42:120.22:470.47:104:48First Quarter7Sat
8Sun8:441.58:551.43:010.23:460.47:104:48First Quarter8Sun
9Mon9:411.59:511.43:490.24:400.37:114:48Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:291.610:411.44:340.15:290.27:124:48Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:121.711:261.45:180.16:150.27:134:48Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:531.86:000.06:590.17:144:48Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:091.412:321.86:43-0.17:410.07:144:48Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:511.51:111.87:25-0.18:19-0.17:154:49Full Moon14Sat
15Sun1:321.51:491.98:06-0.28:56-0.17:164:49Full Moon15Sun
16Mon2:121.52:271.98:46-0.29:33-0.27:164:49Full Moon16Mon
17Tue2:521.53:071.99:27-0.210:13-0.27:174:50Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed3:351.53:501.810:11-0.210:56-0.27:184:50Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu4:221.54:371.811:01-0.111:44-0.27:184:50Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:121.65:271.711:58-0.17:194:51Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:051.66:201.612:36-0.21:000.07:194:51Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun7:021.67:181.51:30-0.22:060.07:204:52Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon8:071.78:241.52:29-0.23:160.07:204:52Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue9:161.79:331.53:30-0.34:23-0.17:214:53Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:201.810:371.54:30-0.35:25-0.27:214:53Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:191.911:361.55:28-0.46:24-0.37:214:54Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:142.06:24-0.57:20-0.47:224:55New Moon27Fri
28Sat12:321.51:062.07:19-0.58:11-0.47:224:55New Moon28Sat
29Sun1:241.61:542.08:10-0.58:57-0.47:224:56New Moon29Sun
30Mon2:131.62:391.98:58-0.59:41-0.47:234:57Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue3:001.63:231.89:44-0.410:23-0.37:234:58Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 2:53 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (18% illuminated). This places Tappahannock, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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