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 54m 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 - Feb 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:021.75:151.511:59-0.37:125:29Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:521.66:021.312:13-0.312:55-0.17:115:30Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:421.56:511.21:02-0.21:530.07:105:31Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat7:391.47:471.11:54-0.12:530.17:095:33Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun8:451.48:551.12:500.03:540.27:085:34Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon9:501.410:001.13:490.04:500.27:075:35Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:441.410:541.24:440.05:400.17:065:36Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:301.511:421.25:35-0.16:260.07:055:37Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:121.56:23-0.17:08-0.17:045:38Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:251.312:511.67:08-0.27:45-0.17:035:39New Moon10Fri
11Sat1:051.41:271.67:49-0.28:18-0.27:025:40New Moon11Sat
12Sun1:421.52:011.68:27-0.38:50-0.37:015:41New Moon12Sun
13Mon2:171.52:351.69:03-0.39:21-0.37:005:43New Moon13Mon
14Tue2:511.63:101.69:40-0.39:54-0.36:595:44Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed3:271.63:471.610:19-0.210:30-0.36:585:45Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:071.64:281.511:02-0.111:12-0.36:565:46Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:511.65:141.411:53-0.16:555:47First Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:401.66:041.412:00-0.212:500.06:545:48First Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:341.67:001.312:54-0.21:540.16:535:49First Quarter19Sun
20Mon7:381.68:081.31:56-0.23:060.16:525:50First Quarter20Mon
21Tue8:531.69:241.33:05-0.24:160.06:505:51Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:071.710:341.54:16-0.25:19-0.16:495:52Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:121.811:361.65:22-0.36:17-0.26:485:53Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:091.96:25-0.47:10-0.46:465:54Full Moon24Fri
25Sat12:321.71:011.97:23-0.57:59-0.46:455:55Full Moon25Sat
26Sun1:241.81:491.98:16-0.68:43-0.56:445:56Full Moon26Sun
27Mon2:131.92:341.99:05-0.59:25-0.56:425:57Full Moon27Mon
28Tue2:581.93:171.89:52-0.410:07-0.46:415:58Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed3:441.94:011.710:40-0.310:49-0.36:405:59Waning Gibbous29Wed
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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