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 4h 27m 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 - Dec 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:171.612:502.17:00-0.17:530.07:044:48New Moon1Sat
2Sun1:031.61:322.07:45-0.18:360.07:054:48New Moon2Sun
3Mon1:461.62:112.08:27-0.19:140.07:064:48New Moon3Mon
4Tue2:271.62:481.99:050.09:520.07:074:48Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed3:071.53:261.89:430.110:290.17:084:48Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu3:481.54:041.810:220.111:070.17:094:48Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:301.54:451.711:040.211:470.27:104:48Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:131.45:261.611:520.37:104:48First Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:571.46:091.512:280.212:440.47:114:48First Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:421.46:561.41:100.21:390.47:124:48First Quarter10Mon
11Tue7:321.57:481.41:560.22:390.47:134:48First Quarter11Tue
12Wed8:281.58:481.32:450.13:400.37:144:48Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu9:271.69:471.43:370.14:380.27:144:48Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:201.710:411.44:290.05:320.17:154:49Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:111.811:331.55:21-0.16:250.07:164:49Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:021.96:13-0.27:17-0.17:164:49Full Moon16Sun
17Mon12:251.512:532.07:06-0.48:06-0.37:174:50Full Moon17Mon
18Tue1:171.61:432.17:58-0.48:54-0.37:184:50Full Moon18Tue
19Wed2:081.62:322.18:49-0.59:41-0.47:184:50Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu2:591.73:232.09:41-0.510:30-0.47:194:51Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri3:531.74:151.910:36-0.411:22-0.37:194:51Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:491.75:091.811:38-0.37:204:52Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:471.76:031.712:17-0.312:42-0.27:204:52Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:461.77:001.51:12-0.31:49-0.17:214:53Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue7:501.78:031.42:08-0.22:570.07:214:53Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed9:001.79:121.33:07-0.24:030.07:214:54Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:041.710:151.34:05-0.25:030.07:224:55Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:001.711:101.35:00-0.25:58-0.17:224:55Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:491.75:51-0.26:49-0.17:224:56Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:001.312:341.76:41-0.27:35-0.27:234:57New Moon30Sun
31Mon12:461.41:141.77:27-0.28:16-0.27:234:58New Moon31Mon
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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