Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 46m at 4:36 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:012.32:301.89:18-0.19:09-0.25:468:23New Moon1Tue
2Wed2:552.33:231.810:08-0.110:01-0.15:468:24New Moon2Wed
3Thu3:472.24:161.810:58-0.110:540.05:458:24Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:382.15:101.811:480.011:490.15:458:25Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:302.06:041.812:390.15:458:26Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:201.86:561.712:480.21:300.25:458:26First Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:091.77:471.71:480.32:180.35:448:27First Quarter7Mon
8Tue7:571.68:401.72:470.43:040.35:448:27First Quarter8Tue
9Wed8:501.59:361.73:460.43:500.35:448:28First Quarter9Wed
10Thu9:481.410:291.84:430.44:360.45:448:28Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:441.411:171.85:350.45:210.45:448:29Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:351.46:240.46:050.35:448:29Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:011.812:211.47:100.36:500.35:448:30Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:441.91:061.57:550.37:350.35:448:30Full Moon14Mon
15Tue1:251.91:491.58:370.28:190.25:448:31Full Moon15Tue
16Wed2:062.02:311.69:160.29:020.25:448:31Full Moon16Wed
17Thu2:462.03:111.69:530.19:430.25:448:31Full Moon17Thu
18Fri3:252.03:511.610:290.110:240.25:448:32Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:052.04:331.711:070.111:080.25:448:32Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:471.95:171.711:480.111:580.25:448:32Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:321.96:041.812:320.15:458:33Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:201.86:541.812:540.21:190.05:458:33Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:111.87:461.91:540.22:090.05:458:33Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu8:051.78:432.02:570.23:020.05:458:33Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri9:071.69:482.04:030.24:000.05:468:33Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:151.610:532.15:100.25:000.05:468:33Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:201.611:542.16:130.16:000.05:468:33Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:211.67:130.07:00-0.15:478:33Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:532.21:201.78:110.07:59-0.15:478:33New Moon29Tue
30Wed1:492.22:171.79:04-0.18:56-0.15:478:33New Moon30Wed
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 7:34 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 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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