Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:33 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 08m at 2:30 am (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Mar 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:591.76:10-0.16:590.06:396:00Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:151.512:441.87:01-0.27:41-0.26:386:01New Moon2Sat
3Sun1:001.61:261.97:48-0.38:21-0.36:366:02New Moon3Sun
4Mon1:431.72:081.98:34-0.49:00-0.36:356:03New Moon4Mon
5Tue2:261.82:511.99:20-0.49:40-0.46:336:04Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:101.93:361.810:07-0.410:22-0.46:326:05Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu3:581.94:231.710:59-0.311:09-0.36:306:06Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri4:481.95:141.611:56-0.26:296:07Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:421.96:081.512:01-0.212:590.06:276:08First Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:411.87:071.412:58-0.12:050.16:266:09First Quarter10Sun
11Mon7:491.78:181.42:02-0.13:170.26:256:10First Quarter11Mon
12Tue9:101.79:371.43:130.04:250.26:236:11Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:241.710:441.54:230.05:260.16:226:12Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:241.811:411.65:27-0.16:210.06:206:13Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:151.86:25-0.17:100.06:186:14Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:321.71:001.87:19-0.27:53-0.16:176:15Full Moon16Sat
17Sun1:171.81:391.88:05-0.28:30-0.16:156:15Full Moon17Sun
18Mon1:581.82:151.88:47-0.29:04-0.16:146:16Full Moon18Mon
19Tue2:341.82:501.79:25-0.19:36-0.16:126:17Full Moon19Tue
20Wed3:101.83:251.710:020.010:080.06:116:18Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu3:451.84:021.610:400.110:400.16:096:19Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri4:221.74:401.511:200.211:150.26:086:20Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:001.75:211.412:030.36:066:21Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:421.66:031.412:500.46:056:22Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:271.66:511.312:420.41:430.46:036:23Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:211.57:471.31:360.42:430.56:026:24Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed8:261.58:551.32:380.43:440.46:006:25Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu9:341.69:581.43:440.34:400.45:596:26Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:321.710:521.64:450.25:300.25:576:27Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:231.811:411.75:410.16:170.15:566:28Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:111.96:350.07:030.05:546:28New Moon31Sun
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 6:01 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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