Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 6h 31m at 8:47 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:472.12:062.38:300.39:050.46:025:52Full Moon1Wed
2Thu2:242.12:442.39:040.39:450.46:035:50Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri3:042.03:242.39:410.310:300.46:045:49Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat3:471.94:092.310:230.311:210.56:055:47Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:361.95:012.311:110.46:065:45Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:291.85:572.212:210.612:090.56:065:44Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:281.86:592.21:260.61:140.56:075:42Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed7:361.78:122.12:350.62:270.56:085:41Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu8:551.89:282.23:420.63:420.56:095:40Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:061.910:332.24:420.54:500.46:105:38Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:062.111:282.25:360.35:520.36:115:37Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:592.26:250.26:500.26:125:35New Moon12Sun
13Mon12:182.212:482.47:120.27:430.26:135:34New Moon13Mon
14Tue1:052.21:332.47:550.18:310.26:145:32New Moon14Tue
15Wed1:492.12:162.48:350.19:160.26:155:31New Moon15Wed
16Thu2:312.02:572.49:130.210:000.36:165:29Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri3:121.93:382.39:510.310:440.46:175:28Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:551.84:202.210:300.511:320.66:185:27Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:401.75:042.111:130.66:195:25Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:281.75:512.012:230.712:020.76:205:24First Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:181.66:421.91:160.712:570.86:215:23First Quarter21Tue
22Wed7:141.67:391.82:110.81:590.86:225:21First Quarter22Wed
23Thu8:191.68:431.83:070.83:040.86:235:20First Quarter23Thu
24Fri9:251.69:421.83:570.74:050.86:245:19Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:161.810:301.94:410.64:580.76:255:18Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:591.911:131.95:210.55:470.56:265:16Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:392.011:551.96:000.46:340.46:275:15Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:182.26:380.37:190.36:285:14Full Moon28Tue
29Wed12:362.012:572.37:170.28:020.26:295:13Full Moon29Wed
30Thu1:172.01:372.37:560.18:450.26:305:11Full Moon30Thu
31Fri1:591.92:192.48:360.19:290.26:315:10Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 11:26 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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