Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : 10:57 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 46m at 4:03 am (2.1 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 - May 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:171.69:571.63:470.54:330.56:117:57First Quarter1Mon
2Tue10:211.610:541.64:470.55:210.56:097:58Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed11:151.611:411.75:420.46:040.46:087:59Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu12:001.66:310.46:440.36:078:00Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:231.812:431.77:170.37:240.36:068:01Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat1:031.91:231.78:020.28:020.26:058:02Full Moon6Sat
7Sun1:422.02:031.78:430.18:400.26:048:03Full Moon7Sun
8Mon2:192.02:411.79:230.19:180.16:038:04Full Moon8Mon
9Tue2:572.13:201.710:010.19:560.16:028:05Full Moon9Tue
10Wed3:362.14:011.710:410.110:360.16:018:06Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu4:182.14:451.711:240.111:200.16:008:06Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri5:042.15:331.712:130.15:598:07Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:552.06:261.712:120.21:070.25:588:08Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:502.07:221.71:120.22:050.25:578:09Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon7:481.98:231.72:170.23:040.25:568:10Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue8:531.99:311.83:260.24:050.25:568:11Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed10:031.810:391.94:370.25:040.15:558:12Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu11:081.811:392.05:420.15:590.05:548:13Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:061.96:430.06:510.05:538:13Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:342.21:001.97:41-0.17:43-0.15:528:14New Moon20Sat
21Sun1:252.21:521.98:35-0.18:32-0.15:528:15New Moon21Sun
22Mon2:152.22:411.99:25-0.19:19-0.15:518:16New Moon22Mon
23Tue3:012.23:271.810:11-0.110:040.05:508:17New Moon23Tue
24Wed3:452.14:131.810:560.010:480.15:508:18Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu4:292.05:001.711:410.111:330.25:498:18Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri5:141.95:471.612:280.25:498:19Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:591.86:351.612:220.31:160.35:488:20Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun6:451.77:221.61:150.42:030.45:488:21First Quarter28Sun
29Mon7:321.68:121.62:090.52:500.45:478:21First Quarter29Mon
30Tue8:221.69:061.63:050.53:360.45:478:22First Quarter30Tue
31Wed9:191.510:031.64:040.54:230.45:468:23First Quarter31Wed
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 7:30 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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