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 4h 36m 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 - Mar 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:481.78:191.32:02-0.13:190.16:396:00First Quarter1Sat
2Sun9:061.79:361.33:13-0.14:300.16:386:01Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:221.810:461.44:24-0.15:340.06:376:02Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:261.811:481.65:31-0.26:32-0.16:356:03Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:231.96:33-0.37:24-0.26:346:04Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:431.71:131.97:31-0.48:11-0.36:326:05Full Moon6Thu
7Fri1:341.81:591.98:23-0.48:53-0.36:316:06Full Moon7Fri
8Sat2:201.92:411.99:10-0.49:32-0.36:296:07Full Moon8Sat
9Sun3:041.93:221.89:56-0.310:11-0.26:286:08Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:461.94:031.710:41-0.210:49-0.16:266:09Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:291.84:441.511:280.011:290.06:256:10Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:111.75:271.412:160.16:236:10Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:541.66:111.312:120.11:070.36:226:11Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:411.57:001.312:580.22:010.46:206:12Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:361.57:591.21:510.33:020.46:196:13Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun8:451.49:091.22:520.44:020.46:176:14Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon9:531.510:121.33:550.34:560.46:166:15Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:471.611:031.44:530.35:430.36:146:16Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:331.611:481.55:450.26:260.26:136:17Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:151.76:340.17:050.16:116:18Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:301.612:541.87:190.07:420.06:106:19New Moon21Fri
22Sat1:091.71:321.88:02-0.18:18-0.16:086:20New Moon22Sat
23Sun1:471.92:101.88:42-0.18:53-0.16:076:21New Moon23Sun
24Mon2:251.92:491.89:23-0.29:29-0.26:056:22Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:052.03:301.810:06-0.110:09-0.16:046:23Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed3:482.04:161.710:540.010:54-0.16:026:24Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:372.05:051.611:490.111:460.06:016:25Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:301.95:591.512:500.25:596:25First Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:291.97:001.512:460.11:560.25:576:26First Quarter29Sat
30Sun7:371.88:121.51:530.13:080.35:566:27First Quarter30Sun
31Mon8:581.89:311.53:070.14:160.25:546:28Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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