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 1h 29m 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 - Feb 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:211.42:371.69:04-0.39:27-0.37:115:30New Moon1Fri
2Sat2:551.53:101.69:38-0.29:57-0.37:105:31Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun3:291.53:451.510:13-0.210:29-0.27:095:32Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon4:041.54:211.410:51-0.111:03-0.27:095:33Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue4:421.55:001.411:330.011:43-0.27:085:35Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:221.55:421.312:200.07:075:36First Quarter6Wed
7Thu6:071.56:291.312:28-0.11:140.17:065:37First Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:591.57:241.21:19-0.12:170.17:055:38First Quarter8Fri
9Sat8:021.58:311.22:18-0.13:260.17:045:39First Quarter9Sat
10Sun9:131.69:421.33:24-0.24:320.07:025:40Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:201.710:461.44:31-0.35:33-0.27:015:41Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:211.811:461.55:34-0.46:30-0.37:005:42Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:181.96:35-0.57:23-0.46:595:43Full Moon13Wed
14Thu12:421.71:112.07:33-0.68:13-0.66:585:44Full Moon14Thu
15Fri1:361.82:022.08:27-0.78:59-0.66:575:46Full Moon15Fri
16Sat2:271.92:501.99:19-0.79:45-0.66:565:47Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun3:171.93:391.810:11-0.610:32-0.56:545:48Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon4:081.94:281.711:06-0.411:21-0.46:535:49Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue5:011.85:181.612:03-0.36:525:50Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:551.76:101.412:14-0.31:02-0.16:515:51Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu6:511.67:041.31:09-0.22:030.16:495:52Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri7:541.58:091.22:08-0.13:070.16:485:53Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat9:071.59:221.23:110.04:090.26:475:54Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:111.510:241.34:130.05:040.26:455:55Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:021.511:151.35:090.05:530.16:445:56Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:471.65:590.06:370.06:435:57Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:001.412:271.66:46-0.17:170.06:415:58New Moon27Wed
28Thu12:411.51:031.67:29-0.17:52-0.16:405:59New Moon28Thu
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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