Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : 8:51 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 19m at 2:06 pm (2.0 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 - Dec 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:271.46:431.61:070.31:100.47:044:48First Quarter1Sun
2Mon7:201.57:381.61:560.32:140.47:054:48First Quarter2Mon
3Tue8:191.58:401.62:480.23:200.37:064:48First Quarter3Tue
4Wed9:201.79:411.63:410.14:230.27:074:48Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:161.810:381.64:330.05:220.07:074:48Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:092.011:321.75:23-0.26:20-0.17:084:48Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:012.16:15-0.37:16-0.27:094:48Full Moon7Sat
8Sun12:251.712:542.27:07-0.48:09-0.37:104:48Full Moon8Sun
9Mon1:191.71:472.38:00-0.49:01-0.37:114:48Full Moon9Mon
10Tue2:111.72:392.28:51-0.49:53-0.37:124:48Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:051.73:332.19:44-0.410:47-0.27:124:48Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:011.64:292.010:40-0.311:44-0.17:134:48Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:001.65:261.911:43-0.17:144:48Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:001.66:221.712:42-0.112:500.07:154:48Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:021.57:201.61:380.01:570.17:154:49Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon8:091.58:231.42:340.03:050.17:164:49Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue9:151.69:271.43:280.04:090.17:174:49Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:121.610:211.34:180.05:060.17:174:50Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:001.711:081.35:040.05:570.17:184:50Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:431.711:521.35:470.06:440.07:184:51Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:231.76:30-0.17:270.07:194:51New Moon21Sat
22Sun12:341.31:011.87:11-0.18:06-0.17:204:51New Moon22Sun
23Mon1:151.41:371.87:49-0.18:42-0.17:204:52New Moon23Mon
24Tue1:531.42:121.88:26-0.19:17-0.17:204:53New Moon24Tue
25Wed2:301.32:481.79:01-0.19:51-0.17:214:53Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:071.33:241.79:37-0.110:26-0.17:214:54Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri3:461.34:011.610:150.011:03-0.17:224:54Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat4:261.34:411.610:580.011:44-0.17:224:55Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:091.35:241.511:470.17:224:56First Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:541.36:101.512:27-0.112:420.17:224:56First Quarter30Mon
31Tue6:431.47:011.41:13-0.11:420.17:234:57First Quarter31Tue
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 5:28 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 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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