Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 54m at 2:35 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:38 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Sep 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:402.11:091.97:440.47:500.36:367:38New Moon1Tue
2Wed1:232.11:522.18:250.38:370.26:377:36New Moon2Wed
3Thu2:062.22:342.29:050.29:230.26:387:35New Moon3Thu
4Fri2:492.23:172.39:440.110:080.16:397:33New Moon4Fri
5Sat3:322.24:012.310:240.110:550.26:407:32Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:172.24:482.311:070.111:470.26:417:30Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:062.15:392.311:550.16:417:29Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:592.06:342.312:440.312:490.26:427:27First Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:541.97:322.21:460.41:490.36:437:26First Quarter9Wed
10Thu7:551.98:362.22:510.52:530.46:447:24First Quarter10Thu
11Fri9:041.89:492.23:580.54:030.46:457:23Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:211.910:592.25:030.45:110.46:467:21Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:282.011:582.26:010.46:140.36:477:19Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:252.16:550.37:120.36:477:18Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:492.21:162.27:440.38:060.36:487:16Full Moon15Tue
16Wed1:362.22:032.28:300.28:550.36:497:15Full Moon16Wed
17Thu2:202.22:452.39:100.29:390.36:507:13Full Moon17Thu
18Fri3:002.23:232.39:480.210:200.36:517:12Full Moon18Fri
19Sat3:382.14:012.210:230.310:590.46:527:10Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:162.04:382.210:570.411:400.56:527:09Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:561.95:162.111:320.56:537:07Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:381.85:572.012:230.612:110.66:547:05Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:221.86:402.01:100.712:550.76:557:04Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu7:081.77:261.91:590.81:440.76:567:02Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri7:591.78:181.92:520.82:380.86:577:01Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat8:571.79:181.93:480.83:390.86:586:59Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun10:011.710:202.04:430.84:410.76:596:58Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:591.811:152.05:330.75:380.66:596:56Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:482.06:190.56:320.57:006:55Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:042.112:352.17:030.47:230.47:016:53Waning Crescent30Wed
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 5:06 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Tappahannock, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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