Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : 1:32 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 29m at 6:46 am (1.7 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 - Apr 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:301.91:481.88:22-0.18:330.05:526:30Full Moon1Sat
2Sun2:061.92:251.89:00-0.19:070.05:506:31Full Moon2Sun
3Mon2:432.03:031.89:39-0.19:440.05:496:32Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:222.03:441.810:210.010:250.05:476:32Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:062.04:301.711:080.111:120.05:466:33Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:542.05:201.712:010.15:446:34Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:471.96:141.612:070.11:010.25:436:35Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:461.97:151.61:080.12:040.25:426:36Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun7:531.98:261.62:170.23:110.25:406:37Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon9:071.99:391.73:290.14:150.15:396:38Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:161.910:431.94:370.05:130.15:376:39Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:152.011:402.05:40-0.16:080.05:366:40Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:102.06:39-0.26:59-0.15:346:41New Moon13Thu
14Fri12:332.11:002.07:34-0.27:47-0.25:336:42New Moon14Fri
15Sat1:222.21:472.08:24-0.28:31-0.25:316:43New Moon15Sat
16Sun2:072.22:321.99:10-0.29:13-0.15:306:43New Moon16Sun
17Mon2:502.13:151.99:55-0.19:540.05:296:44Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue3:332.13:591.810:400.010:370.15:276:45Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:162.04:441.711:270.211:220.35:266:46Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:011.85:311.612:160.35:256:47Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:461.76:181.612:110.41:060.45:236:48First Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:341.77:091.51:030.51:580.55:226:49First Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:271.68:081.52:000.52:510.55:216:50First Quarter23Sun
24Mon8:301.69:101.63:000.53:430.55:196:51First Quarter24Mon
25Tue9:321.610:051.63:590.54:310.45:186:52Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:251.610:511.74:520.45:140.45:176:53Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:111.711:341.95:420.35:560.35:156:54Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:541.76:290.26:380.25:146:55Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:152.012:361.87:140.17:180.15:136:55Full Moon29Sat
30Sun12:552.02:171.88:570.08:590.06:127:56Full Moon30Sun
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 10:09 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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