Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:58 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 52m at 10:32 pm (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Jan 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:441.510:561.24:420.05:500.17:234:58Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:311.611:441.25:31-0.16:380.07:234:59Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:151.76:20-0.27:23-0.17:235:00New Moon3Sun
4Mon12:301.312:591.87:08-0.38:05-0.27:235:01New Moon4Mon
5Tue1:151.41:411.87:55-0.38:45-0.37:235:02New Moon5Tue
6Wed1:591.42:231.88:40-0.49:24-0.47:235:02New Moon6Wed
7Thu2:431.53:051.89:25-0.410:04-0.47:235:03Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri3:281.53:501.810:13-0.410:48-0.47:235:04Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:171.64:381.711:07-0.311:35-0.47:235:05Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:081.65:281.612:06-0.27:235:06First Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:021.66:211.412:26-0.41:09-0.27:235:07First Quarter11Mon
12Tue6:591.67:191.31:19-0.42:17-0.17:225:08First Quarter12Tue
13Wed8:051.68:261.22:18-0.33:28-0.17:225:09First Quarter13Wed
14Thu9:201.69:391.23:21-0.34:36-0.17:225:10Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:291.710:451.24:25-0.35:38-0.17:225:11Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:291.711:441.35:27-0.46:36-0.27:215:12Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:231.76:25-0.47:29-0.37:215:13Full Moon17Sun
18Mon12:391.41:111.77:20-0.48:15-0.37:215:14Full Moon18Mon
19Tue1:281.41:541.78:09-0.48:55-0.37:205:15Full Moon19Tue
20Wed2:131.52:321.78:54-0.49:32-0.37:205:16Full Moon20Wed
21Thu2:541.53:091.69:35-0.310:07-0.37:195:18Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:341.53:451.510:15-0.210:42-0.27:195:19Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:131.44:231.410:57-0.111:16-0.27:185:20Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:531.45:011.311:400.011:52-0.17:175:21Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:331.45:411.212:270.17:175:22Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue6:141.46:231.112:300.01:170.27:165:23Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed7:001.37:111.11:130.02:120.27:155:24Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu7:551.38:091.02:020.03:140.27:155:25Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri9:001.39:161.02:590.04:150.27:145:26Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:021.410:171.14:000.05:110.17:135:28Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun10:571.511:111.24:58-0.16:020.07:125:29Waning Crescent31Sun
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 2:15 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Crescent (22% illuminated). This places Tappahannock, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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