Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 27m at 11:38 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 5:20 pm (2.1 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 - Nov 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:512.16:060.36:460.36:325:09Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:031.912:312.16:470.27:290.36:345:08Full Moon2Sun
3Mon12:431.91:072.17:240.28:090.36:355:07Full Moon3Mon
4Tue1:211.91:412.18:000.28:450.36:365:06Full Moon4Tue
5Wed1:581.92:152.18:340.29:200.36:375:05Full Moon5Wed
6Thu2:341.82:482.19:060.39:540.36:385:04Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri3:121.83:242.09:400.310:300.46:395:03Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat3:511.74:022.010:160.411:100.56:405:02Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun4:331.64:431.910:580.511:540.56:415:01Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:171.65:281.911:470.56:425:00Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:041.66:161.812:420.512:420.56:434:59Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:561.67:091.81:330.51:420.56:444:58Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu7:541.78:101.82:280.42:480.56:454:57Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri8:571.89:141.83:240.33:530.46:464:57Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat9:571.910:141.94:180.24:550.26:474:56Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:522.111:101.95:110.05:530.16:484:55Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:452.36:03-0.16:50-0.16:504:54New Moon17Mon
18Tue12:052.012:372.46:55-0.27:45-0.26:514:54New Moon18Tue
19Wed12:582.01:302.47:47-0.38:37-0.26:524:53New Moon19Wed
20Thu1:512.02:212.48:38-0.39:29-0.26:534:53Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri2:441.93:142.49:29-0.310:21-0.26:544:52Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat3:381.94:082.210:22-0.211:17-0.16:554:51Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun4:351.85:052.111:220.06:564:51Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:341.76:011.912:160.012:260.16:574:50First Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:351.76:581.81:140.11:320.26:584:50First Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:391.78:001.72:110.22:390.36:594:50First Quarter26Wed
27Thu8:481.79:041.63:070.23:440.37:004:49Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:501.710:011.63:590.24:420.37:014:49Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:401.810:491.64:470.15:330.37:024:49Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:231.811:331.65:300.16:210.27:034:48Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 2:29 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 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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