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 2h 10m 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 - Jan 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:361.57:581.32:00-0.12:470.17:234:58First Quarter1Wed
2Thu8:391.69:041.32:56-0.23:560.07:234:59Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:441.710:091.33:54-0.25:01-0.17:235:00Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:451.811:101.44:53-0.36:02-0.27:235:00Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:441.95:51-0.47:02-0.37:235:01Full Moon5Sun
6Mon12:081.412:422.06:50-0.57:58-0.47:235:02Full Moon6Mon
7Tue1:061.51:372.07:47-0.68:50-0.57:235:03Full Moon7Tue
8Wed2:001.52:302.08:41-0.69:39-0.57:235:04Full Moon8Wed
9Thu2:541.53:211.99:35-0.610:28-0.47:235:05Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:481.54:131.810:30-0.511:19-0.47:235:06Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat4:431.55:031.711:28-0.37:235:07Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:371.55:531.512:10-0.312:29-0.27:235:08Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:311.56:421.312:59-0.21:30-0.17:225:09Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue7:271.47:341.21:49-0.22:320.07:225:10Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed8:281.48:351.12:39-0.13:340.17:225:11Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu9:301.49:371.13:31-0.14:320.17:215:12Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:231.510:321.14:21-0.15:250.17:215:13Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:111.511:211.15:09-0.16:140.07:215:14Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:551.55:56-0.16:590.07:205:15Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:061.212:361.66:42-0.27:40-0.17:205:16New Moon20Mon
21Tue12:491.21:151.67:25-0.28:17-0.27:195:17New Moon21Tue
22Wed1:291.31:511.68:05-0.28:51-0.27:195:18New Moon22Wed
23Thu2:071.32:261.68:43-0.39:24-0.27:185:19New Moon23Thu
24Fri2:431.33:011.69:19-0.29:56-0.27:185:21Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:191.33:361.69:56-0.210:30-0.37:175:22Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:571.44:141.510:37-0.211:07-0.37:165:23Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:381.44:561.511:24-0.111:48-0.37:165:24Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:221.55:411.412:17-0.17:155:25First Quarter28Tue
29Wed6:101.56:301.312:34-0.21:160.07:145:26First Quarter29Wed
30Thu7:041.57:281.31:25-0.22:220.07:135:27First Quarter30Thu
31Fri8:081.68:361.22:23-0.23:340.07:135:28First Quarter31Fri
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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