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 2h 50m 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 - Apr 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:431.79:151.62:570.13:520.25:536:29Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:551.710:211.74:070.14:500.25:516:30Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:531.711:161.85:100.15:410.15:506:31Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:431.86:070.06:290.15:486:32Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:051.912:271.86:580.07:120.05:476:33Full Moon5Tue
6Wed12:482.01:071.87:440.07:510.05:456:34Full Moon6Wed
7Thu1:272.01:451.88:250.08:270.05:446:35Full Moon7Thu
8Fri2:032.02:211.79:030.09:010.15:426:36Full Moon8Fri
9Sat2:382.02:571.79:380.19:330.15:416:37Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun3:131.93:341.610:140.210:070.25:396:37Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon3:501.94:131.610:510.210:440.35:386:38Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue4:301.84:541.511:320.311:260.45:366:39Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:121.75:371.512:170.45:356:40Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:571.76:231.512:150.41:060.55:346:41Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri6:471.67:151.51:090.51:580.55:326:42Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat7:431.68:141.52:100.52:530.55:316:43Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun8:471.69:171.63:150.43:470.45:296:44Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon9:471.710:131.84:170.34:380.35:286:45Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:421.711:031.95:140.25:270.25:276:46Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:331.811:532.16:090.16:160.05:256:47Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:231.97:03-0.17:05-0.15:246:48New Moon21Thu
22Fri12:422.21:131.97:54-0.27:53-0.25:236:48New Moon22Fri
23Sat1:322.32:021.98:44-0.28:41-0.25:216:49New Moon23Sat
24Sun3:222.33:521.910:34-0.210:31-0.26:207:50Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:142.34:441.911:26-0.111:24-0.16:197:51Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:092.25:411.812:230.06:177:52Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:082.16:391.812:230.01:240.16:167:53First Quarter27Wed
28Thu7:082.07:411.71:290.12:250.26:157:54First Quarter28Thu
29Fri8:101.88:471.72:370.23:250.26:147:55First Quarter29Fri
30Sat9:191.79:581.83:470.24:240.36:127:56First Quarter30Sat
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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