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 3h 42m 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 - May 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:281.711:011.94:540.25:190.26:117:57Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:251.711:531.95:540.26:080.26:107:58Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:131.76:480.26:530.26:097:59Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:382.012:571.77:370.27:360.26:088:00Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu1:202.01:391.78:220.18:170.26:078:00Full Moon5Thu
6Fri1:592.02:181.79:030.18:550.26:068:01Full Moon6Fri
7Sat2:352.02:561.79:400.19:310.26:058:02Full Moon7Sat
8Sun3:102.03:331.710:150.210:050.26:048:03Full Moon8Sun
9Mon3:462.04:101.610:500.210:400.36:038:04Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:221.94:481.611:250.311:170.46:028:05Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:011.85:291.612:040.36:018:06Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:431.86:121.612:450.46:008:07Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:261.76:561.612:470.51:300.45:598:08Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat7:121.77:431.61:400.52:160.45:588:09Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun8:021.78:361.72:380.53:060.35:578:09Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon9:001.69:341.83:410.43:590.35:568:10Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue10:021.710:341.94:450.34:530.25:558:11Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:031.711:302.15:450.25:470.15:548:12Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:591.76:430.16:400.05:548:13Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:242.212:551.87:400.07:34-0.15:538:14New Moon20Fri
21Sat1:182.31:501.88:36-0.18:29-0.25:528:15New Moon21Sat
22Sun2:132.42:441.99:29-0.29:23-0.25:528:15New Moon22Sun
23Mon3:072.43:371.910:21-0.210:16-0.25:518:16Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:012.34:321.911:13-0.111:12-0.15:508:17Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:572.25:301.912:080.05:508:18Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:542.16:281.812:130.01:050.05:498:19Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:501.97:271.81:180.12:010.15:498:19First Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:461.88:271.82:230.22:550.25:488:20First Quarter28Sat
29Sun8:451.79:301.83:280.33:490.25:478:21First Quarter29Sun
30Mon9:481.610:301.94:320.34:410.25:478:22Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:471.511:221.95:300.35:290.25:478:22Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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