Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : 4:36 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 34m at 9:51 am (1.6 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 - Sep 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:341.95:022.111:160.411:580.56:367:37Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:131.85:402.011:500.56:377:36Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:541.76:212.012:420.612:280.66:387:34First Quarter3Fri
4Sat6:371.67:051.91:300.71:120.66:397:33First Quarter4Sat
5Sun7:231.67:541.92:220.82:020.76:407:31First Quarter5Sun
6Mon8:161.58:521.93:190.82:590.76:417:30First Quarter6Mon
7Tue9:201.59:571.94:190.84:040.76:427:28Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:271.610:572.05:140.75:080.66:427:27Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:241.811:492.16:040.66:060.56:437:25Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:141.96:500.57:000.46:447:24Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:372.21:022.17:340.37:540.36:457:22Full Moon11Sat
12Sun1:242.21:482.28:180.28:450.26:467:21Full Moon12Sun
13Mon2:102.32:342.49:010.19:340.16:477:19Full Moon13Mon
14Tue2:562.23:212.59:430.010:230.16:487:18Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed3:432.24:092.510:270.011:150.26:487:16Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:312.15:002.511:130.16:497:14Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:242.05:562.412:110.312:050.26:507:13Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:201.96:552.31:130.41:040.36:517:11Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun7:201.87:582.22:190.52:090.46:527:10Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon8:261.89:112.13:260.63:190.56:537:08Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue9:441.810:272.14:330.64:310.56:547:07Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:571.911:282.15:320.65:370.56:547:05Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:542.06:240.56:350.56:557:04Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:172.112:442.17:100.47:280.46:567:02Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:012.11:282.27:530.48:170.46:577:00New Moon25Sat
26Sun1:412.11:072.27:310.37:590.45:585:59New Moon26Sun
27Mon1:182.01:432.38:060.38:380.45:595:57New Moon27Mon
28Tue1:532.02:172.28:380.49:140.56:005:56New Moon28Tue
29Wed2:282.02:512.29:080.49:490.56:005:54Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu3:041.93:252.29:390.510:260.66:015:53Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 1:13 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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