Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 01m at 11:25 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:47 am (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Nov 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:011.68:121.82:460.72:410.77:326:09Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon8:581.69:101.83:380.63:430.77:336:08Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue10:001.710:111.84:290.64:450.67:346:07Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:541.811:061.85:180.55:410.57:356:06Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:432.011:561.96:030.36:340.47:366:05Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:282.16:480.27:250.27:376:04Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:432.01:142.27:330.18:150.17:396:03New Moon7Sat
8Sun1:312.02:002.38:190.09:040.07:406:02New Moon8Sun
9Mon2:192.02:472.49:05-0.19:53-0.17:416:01New Moon9Mon
10Tue3:072.03:352.49:52-0.110:420.07:426:00Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed3:572.04:262.410:40-0.111:340.07:435:59Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:501.95:202.311:330.07:445:58Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:471.86:182.212:320.112:340.17:455:58First Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:481.87:172.11:330.11:410.27:465:57First Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:511.88:201.92:340.22:500.37:475:56First Quarter15Sun
16Mon9:021.89:301.93:360.24:010.37:485:55First Quarter16Mon
17Tue10:161.810:371.84:350.25:090.37:495:55Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:181.911:331.85:300.16:090.27:505:54Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:092.06:200.17:040.27:515:53Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:231.812:552.07:060.07:540.17:525:53Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:081.81:382.17:500.08:400.17:545:52Full Moon21Sat
22Sun1:511.82:162.18:310.09:210.17:555:52Full Moon22Sun
23Mon2:311.72:522.09:090.09:590.17:565:51Full Moon23Mon
24Tue3:101.73:272.09:450.110:350.17:575:51Full Moon24Tue
25Wed3:481.74:021.910:200.111:110.27:585:50Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:271.64:391.910:550.211:480.27:595:50Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:081.55:181.811:330.38:005:49Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:511.56:001.712:290.312:170.38:015:49Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:351.56:431.71:120.31:070.48:025:49Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon7:211.57:291.61:570.32:010.48:035:48Third Quarter30Mon
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 2:06 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 11% 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 (11% 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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