Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 49m at 1:32 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 7:17 pm (2.0 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 - Jan 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:581.41:211.77:34-0.28:27-0.27:234:58Full Moon1Sun
2Mon1:381.41:561.78:13-0.29:02-0.27:234:59Full Moon2Mon
3Tue2:161.42:301.78:49-0.29:35-0.27:235:00Full Moon3Tue
4Wed2:531.43:051.69:25-0.210:08-0.27:235:01Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:311.43:401.610:01-0.110:42-0.17:235:02Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:091.34:181.510:40-0.111:17-0.17:235:03Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:491.34:571.511:230.011:56-0.17:235:04Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:301.35:391.412:120.07:235:05Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:141.36:241.312:39-0.11:050.17:235:05Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue7:031.47:161.31:26-0.12:050.17:235:06Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed8:011.48:181.32:19-0.13:100.07:235:07Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu9:051.59:241.33:18-0.24:16-0.17:225:08Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:081.710:281.34:18-0.35:17-0.27:225:09Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:061.811:271.45:17-0.46:17-0.37:225:10Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:031.96:15-0.57:13-0.47:225:11New Moon15Sun
16Mon12:241.512:592.07:13-0.68:06-0.67:215:12New Moon16Mon
17Tue1:201.61:522.08:08-0.78:56-0.67:215:14New Moon17Tue
18Wed2:141.62:432.09:02-0.79:45-0.67:205:15Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu3:061.73:341.99:55-0.710:34-0.67:205:16Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:001.74:261.810:51-0.511:25-0.57:195:17Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat4:551.65:181.711:51-0.47:195:18Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:501.66:101.512:18-0.412:53-0.37:185:19First Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:471.57:031.41:11-0.31:55-0.17:185:20First Quarter23Mon
24Tue7:481.58:031.22:05-0.33:000.07:175:21First Quarter24Tue
25Wed8:571.49:101.23:02-0.24:030.07:175:22Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:001.510:111.23:58-0.25:010.07:165:23Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:531.511:041.24:51-0.15:530.07:155:24Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:391.511:511.35:41-0.26:41-0.17:145:26Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:211.66:28-0.27:23-0.17:145:27Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:351.312:591.67:12-0.28:02-0.27:135:28Full Moon30Mon
31Tue1:161.41:351.67:53-0.38:36-0.27:125:29Full Moon31Tue
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 4:24 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 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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