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 5h 56m 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 - Sep 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:131.610:072.14:160.64:040.56:377:37Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri10:311.611:142.15:200.65:120.56:377:36Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat11:361.76:180.56:140.56:387:34Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:102.112:311.87:090.57:100.46:397:33Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:572.11:191.97:540.48:010.46:407:31Full Moon5Mon
6Tue1:392.12:022.08:340.48:470.46:417:30Full Moon6Tue
7Wed2:162.12:402.09:090.39:270.46:427:28Full Moon7Wed
8Thu2:512.13:142.19:410.310:040.46:437:27Full Moon8Thu
9Fri3:252.03:472.110:100.410:390.56:437:25Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat3:591.94:192.110:380.411:150.66:447:23Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun4:341.94:532.111:070.511:530.66:457:22Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:121.85:302.011:400.56:467:20Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:521.76:092.012:360.712:180.66:477:19Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:341.66:532.01:230.81:020.76:487:17Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu7:221.67:442.02:170.81:550.76:497:16Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri8:171.68:442.03:180.82:550.76:497:14Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat9:251.69:542.04:230.84:040.76:507:13Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:351.711:002.15:230.75:120.66:517:11Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon11:351.811:572.26:160.66:140.56:527:09Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:282.07:050.47:130.36:537:08Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:492.31:192.27:520.28:100.26:547:06New Moon21Wed
22Thu1:402.32:092.48:380.19:040.16:557:05New Moon22Thu
23Fri2:292.32:572.59:220.09:550.06:557:03New Moon23Fri
24Sat3:172.33:452.610:050.010:470.16:567:02Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun3:052.23:352.69:490.110:420.25:576:00Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon3:552.14:292.510:380.211:410.45:585:59Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue4:491.95:262.411:320.35:595:57First Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:461.86:262.212:440.512:330.46:005:55First Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:471.77:322.11:490.61:400.66:015:54First Quarter29Thu
30Fri7:591.78:482.02:560.72:510.66:025:52First Quarter30Fri
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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