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 3h 30m 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 - Apr 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:231.75:441.512:320.35:526:30Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:091.66:321.412:310.41:220.45:506:31Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:591.67:251.41:250.42:160.55:496:32Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:591.58:281.42:240.53:110.55:476:33Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu9:051.59:321.53:270.54:040.55:466:34Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:031.610:241.64:260.44:510.45:446:34Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:511.611:101.75:180.35:340.35:436:35Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:351.711:521.86:070.26:160.25:416:36Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:181.76:540.16:580.15:406:37New Moon9Mon
10Tue12:332.01:001.87:380.07:390.05:386:38New Moon10Tue
11Wed1:142.11:411.88:21-0.18:20-0.15:376:39New Moon11Wed
12Thu1:562.12:241.89:03-0.19:01-0.15:356:40New Moon12Thu
13Fri2:392.13:081.89:47-0.19:45-0.15:346:41Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat3:262.13:561.810:350.010:340.05:336:42Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:172.14:481.711:290.111:300.05:316:43Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:122.05:441.712:290.25:306:44First Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:101.96:441.712:330.11:300.25:286:45First Quarter17Tue
18Wed7:131.97:521.71:410.22:340.25:276:45First Quarter18Wed
19Thu8:251.89:051.82:530.23:360.25:266:46Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:361.810:101.94:020.14:330.15:246:47Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:371.811:072.05:050.15:260.15:236:48Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:311.811:572.16:030.06:160.05:226:49Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:201.86:570.07:040.05:206:50Full Moon23Mon
24Tue12:442.11:051.87:46-0.17:480.05:196:51Full Moon24Tue
25Wed1:282.11:481.88:310.08:290.05:186:52Full Moon25Wed
26Thu2:082.12:281.89:110.09:080.15:166:53Full Moon26Thu
27Fri2:472.13:081.79:510.19:460.25:156:54Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat3:262.03:491.710:300.210:250.35:146:55Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:061.95:321.612:110.36:137:56Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:491.86:161.612:070.412:550.46:127:57Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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