Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : 3:28 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 0m at 8:39 am (1.6 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 - Aug 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:571.69:332.03:550.43:450.26:108:16Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:061.610:412.15:010.44:510.26:118:15Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:131.711:442.26:030.35:560.16:128:14Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:151.87:010.16:580.06:138:13Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:442.31:151.97:570.08:00-0.16:148:12New Moon5Sun
6Mon1:412.32:112.18:49-0.18:59-0.26:148:11New Moon6Mon
7Tue2:342.33:052.29:38-0.29:53-0.26:158:10New Moon7Tue
8Wed3:252.33:562.210:24-0.210:47-0.16:168:09Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:152.24:482.211:10-0.111:420.06:178:08Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:042.05:402.211:580.06:188:06Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:551.96:332.112:400.212:480.16:198:05First Quarter11Sat
12Sun6:461.87:252.11:390.31:400.26:208:04First Quarter12Sun
13Mon7:371.78:202.02:380.42:340.36:218:03First Quarter13Mon
14Tue8:341.69:231.93:390.53:300.46:218:02First Quarter14Tue
15Wed9:411.510:261.94:390.64:290.56:228:00Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:471.611:211.95:340.65:250.56:237:59Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:411.66:220.56:170.56:247:58Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:081.912:291.77:070.57:060.46:257:56Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:502.01:121.87:480.47:520.46:267:55Full Moon19Sun
20Mon1:292.01:521.98:260.38:350.46:277:54Full Moon20Mon
21Tue2:062.02:291.99:000.39:140.36:277:52Full Moon21Tue
22Wed2:422.03:042.09:320.29:510.36:287:51Full Moon22Wed
23Thu3:162.03:382.010:030.210:270.46:297:50Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri3:512.04:132.010:340.211:040.46:307:48Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:281.94:502.111:080.311:460.56:317:47Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:071.95:312.111:460.36:327:45Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:511.86:172.112:330.512:310.36:337:44Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:401.87:082.11:280.61:230.46:337:43Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed7:341.78:052.12:280.62:220.46:347:41Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu8:371.79:122.13:340.63:280.46:357:40Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri9:491.710:252.24:420.54:380.36:367:38Waning Crescent31Fri
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 12:03 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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