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 22m at 3:42 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:281.41:511.78:09-0.28:52-0.27:234:58New Moon1Tue
2Wed2:071.42:261.78:47-0.29:26-0.27:234:59New Moon2Wed
3Thu2:451.43:011.69:23-0.29:58-0.27:235:00Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri3:221.43:371.69:59-0.110:31-0.27:235:01Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat3:591.44:141.510:370.011:06-0.17:235:02Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:381.44:521.411:190.011:43-0.17:235:03Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:181.45:321.412:050.17:235:04First Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:001.46:151.312:23-0.112:560.17:235:04First Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:461.47:041.21:08-0.11:530.27:235:05First Quarter9Wed
10Thu7:391.48:011.21:57-0.12:560.17:235:06First Quarter10Thu
11Fri8:411.59:071.22:54-0.14:010.17:235:07Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat9:451.610:101.23:54-0.25:020.07:225:08Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:451.711:091.34:54-0.35:59-0.27:225:09Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:411.85:52-0.46:54-0.37:225:10Full Moon14Mon
15Tue12:051.412:351.96:49-0.67:46-0.57:225:11Full Moon15Tue
16Wed1:001.51:282.07:45-0.78:35-0.67:215:12Full Moon16Wed
17Thu1:531.62:182.08:39-0.79:22-0.67:215:14Full Moon17Thu
18Fri2:441.73:081.99:31-0.710:09-0.67:205:15Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat3:371.73:581.810:25-0.610:58-0.67:205:16Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:311.74:501.711:23-0.511:50-0.57:195:17Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:261.75:421.512:24-0.37:195:18Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:221.66:351.412:44-0.41:27-0.27:185:19Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:221.67:341.31:40-0.32:32-0.17:185:20Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu8:311.58:421.22:39-0.23:380.07:175:21Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri9:411.59:511.23:40-0.24:400.07:175:22Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:391.510:491.24:38-0.25:350.07:165:23Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:301.511:401.35:32-0.26:25-0.17:155:24Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:141.66:22-0.27:11-0.17:145:26Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:261.312:541.67:09-0.27:50-0.27:145:27New Moon29Tue
30Wed1:081.41:301.67:51-0.38:25-0.27:135:28New Moon30Wed
31Thu1:451.42:041.68:29-0.38:57-0.37:125:29New Moon31Thu
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 6:10 am — 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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