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 1h 22m at 4:52 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:491.68:141.22:04-0.33:160.07:125:29First Quarter1Tue
2Wed9:051.69:301.23:11-0.34:26-0.17:115:31Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:191.710:401.34:20-0.35:30-0.17:105:32Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:221.711:421.45:25-0.46:29-0.27:095:33Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:191.86:27-0.57:22-0.37:085:34Full Moon5Sat
6Sun12:391.51:091.87:24-0.58:09-0.47:075:35Full Moon6Sun
7Mon1:291.61:541.88:15-0.58:51-0.57:065:36Full Moon7Mon
8Tue2:161.72:361.79:02-0.59:31-0.47:055:37Full Moon8Tue
9Wed2:591.73:151.79:46-0.410:08-0.47:045:38Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu3:411.73:541.610:30-0.310:46-0.37:035:40Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:221.64:341.511:15-0.111:24-0.27:025:41Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:031.55:141.312:010.07:015:42Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:451.55:561.212:04-0.112:500.17:005:43Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:301.46:421.212:470.01:420.26:595:44Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:211.37:351.11:340.12:400.36:575:45Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed8:231.38:401.12:300.13:410.36:565:46Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu9:321.49:471.13:310.14:380.26:555:47Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:291.410:431.24:310.15:290.26:545:48Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:181.511:321.35:250.06:150.16:535:49Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:021.66:16-0.16:57-0.16:515:50Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:171.412:441.77:04-0.27:37-0.26:505:51New Moon21Mon
22Tue12:591.61:241.77:49-0.38:15-0.36:495:52New Moon22Tue
23Wed1:401.72:031.88:33-0.48:52-0.46:475:54New Moon23Wed
24Thu2:211.82:441.89:16-0.49:30-0.46:465:55Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:031.83:261.710:00-0.410:11-0.46:455:56Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:481.94:121.610:50-0.310:57-0.46:435:57Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:381.85:021.611:45-0.211:48-0.36:425:58Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:311.85:551.512:460.06:415:59First Quarter28Mon
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 7:21 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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