Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 8m at 3:28 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 9:19 pm (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Jan 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:411.74:041.910:26-0.511:08-0.57:234:58Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:361.74:551.711:24-0.411:59-0.47:234:59Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:311.65:461.612:25-0.27:234:59Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:261.66:371.412:51-0.31:27-0.17:235:00Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:241.57:321.31:44-0.22:300.07:235:01Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri8:271.58:341.22:37-0.13:330.17:235:02Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat9:321.59:391.23:33-0.14:320.17:235:03Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:271.510:351.24:26-0.15:250.17:235:04Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:151.511:241.25:16-0.16:140.07:235:05Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:591.66:03-0.16:59-0.17:235:06Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:091.212:391.66:49-0.27:40-0.17:235:07New Moon11Wed
12Thu12:521.31:171.67:31-0.28:16-0.27:235:08New Moon12Thu
13Fri1:311.31:521.68:10-0.28:49-0.27:225:09New Moon13Fri
14Sat2:081.42:261.68:47-0.29:21-0.37:225:10New Moon14Sat
15Sun2:431.42:591.69:22-0.29:52-0.37:225:11Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:191.43:341.69:58-0.210:24-0.37:215:12Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue3:561.44:111.510:37-0.111:00-0.37:215:13Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:351.44:521.411:22-0.111:41-0.27:215:14Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:181.55:361.412:130.07:205:15First Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:041.56:241.312:27-0.21:100.07:205:16First Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:581.57:211.31:18-0.22:140.07:195:17First Quarter21Sat
22Sun8:011.58:281.22:17-0.23:250.07:195:18First Quarter22Sun
23Mon9:121.69:401.33:22-0.34:34-0.17:185:19Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:211.710:461.34:28-0.45:37-0.27:185:20Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:241.811:481.45:32-0.56:36-0.37:175:21Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:221.96:34-0.67:31-0.57:165:22Full Moon26Thu
27Fri12:461.61:172.07:33-0.78:21-0.67:165:24Full Moon27Fri
28Sat1:401.72:071.98:28-0.79:08-0.67:155:25Full Moon28Sat
29Sun2:311.72:551.99:19-0.79:53-0.67:145:26Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon3:211.83:421.810:10-0.610:38-0.57:145:27Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue4:121.74:291.611:03-0.411:25-0.47:135:28Waning 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 6:23 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 32% 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 Third Quarter (32% 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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