Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 35m at 10:16 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 3:46 pm (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - May 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:461.95:121.611:500.311:420.36:117:57Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:281.95:561.612:340.36:107:58Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:141.96:431.612:290.41:240.36:097:59Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:051.87:351.61:240.42:190.46:078:00Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat8:011.88:351.62:260.43:180.36:068:01Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun9:061.89:411.73:340.34:180.36:058:02Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon10:141.810:471.94:440.25:160.26:048:03Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:181.911:452.05:490.16:110.06:038:04Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:151.96:500.07:03-0.16:028:04Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:402.21:102.07:49-0.27:55-0.26:018:05New Moon10Thu
11Fri1:342.32:042.08:45-0.28:46-0.26:008:06New Moon11Fri
12Sat2:262.42:562.09:38-0.39:36-0.25:598:07New Moon12Sat
13Sun3:172.43:461.910:29-0.210:24-0.15:588:08Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:082.34:381.811:20-0.111:150.05:578:09Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:002.25:311.812:140.05:578:10Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:542.06:261.712:100.11:110.25:568:11Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:481.97:211.61:090.22:070.35:558:12First Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:421.78:191.62:110.33:020.45:548:12First Quarter18Fri
19Sat8:401.69:221.63:140.43:560.45:538:13First Quarter19Sat
20Sun9:441.610:231.74:170.44:460.45:538:14First Quarter20Sun
21Mon10:421.611:141.75:150.45:320.45:528:15Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:311.611:571.86:060.46:130.35:518:16Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:151.66:540.36:530.35:518:17Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:381.912:561.67:380.37:320.35:508:17Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:161.91:371.68:210.28:100.25:498:18Full Moon25Fri
26Sat1:542.02:161.69:000.18:480.25:498:19Full Moon26Sat
27Sun2:312.02:541.69:370.19:250.25:488:20Full Moon27Sun
28Mon3:072.03:321.610:140.110:020.25:488:20Full Moon28Mon
29Tue3:452.04:111.610:510.110:410.25:478:21Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:252.04:531.611:310.211:240.25:478:22Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu5:081.95:391.612:160.25:468:23Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 1:01 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 5% 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 (5% 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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