Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 07m at 7:55 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 1:10 pm (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Apr 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:001.93:241.610:000.19:520.15:526:30Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat3:331.84:001.510:360.210:270.25:516:31Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun4:101.84:391.511:160.311:070.25:496:31Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon4:531.85:231.512:040.45:486:32First Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:411.86:121.412:590.45:466:33First Quarter5Tue
6Wed6:361.77:101.412:540.32:020.45:456:34First Quarter6Wed
7Thu7:411.78:191.51:590.33:090.45:436:35First Quarter7Thu
8Fri8:541.89:311.63:120.34:120.35:426:36Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:031.810:341.84:220.15:090.25:406:37Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:031.911:302.05:260.06:010.05:396:38Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:582.06:27-0.16:51-0.15:376:39Full Moon11Mon
12Tue12:232.112:502.07:24-0.37:38-0.25:366:40Full Moon12Tue
13Wed1:132.31:402.08:17-0.38:25-0.25:346:41Full Moon13Wed
14Thu2:032.32:281.99:08-0.39:10-0.25:336:42Full Moon14Thu
15Fri2:522.33:161.89:58-0.29:56-0.15:326:42Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat3:422.24:051.710:500.010:460.05:306:43Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:342.14:581.611:460.111:410.25:296:44Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:291.95:521.612:450.35:276:45Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue6:261.86:491.512:430.31:450.45:266:46Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed7:281.77:561.51:480.42:450.55:256:47Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu8:391.69:091.52:560.53:430.55:236:48Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri9:431.610:081.64:010.54:330.55:226:49Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:341.610:551.74:570.45:160.45:216:50Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:171.66:470.46:560.46:197:51Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:361.812:571.77:330.37:330.36:187:52Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue1:131.91:351.78:150.28:080.26:177:53New Moon26Tue
27Wed1:491.92:121.78:540.28:430.26:167:54New Moon27Wed
28Thu2:232.02:481.79:300.19:160.26:147:54New Moon28Thu
29Fri2:562.03:231.710:050.29:500.26:137:55New Moon29Fri
30Sat3:312.03:591.610:400.210:250.26:127:56Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 10:32 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 2% 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 (2% 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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