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 3h 26m 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 - Aug 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:512.16:252.112:260.012:47-0.16:108:16Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:451.97:212.11:290.11:410.06:118:15Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:401.88:192.02:320.22:360.16:128:14Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri8:391.79:232.03:360.33:320.26:138:13Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat9:451.610:291.94:390.44:300.36:138:12Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:491.611:251.95:370.45:260.36:148:11Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:451.66:300.46:180.36:158:10Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:142.012:341.77:180.37:080.36:168:09Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:572.01:201.78:030.37:550.36:178:08New Moon9Wed
10Thu1:382.02:021.88:430.38:380.36:188:07New Moon10Thu
11Fri2:152.02:411.89:190.29:180.36:198:06New Moon11Fri
12Sat2:512.03:181.99:520.29:550.36:198:04New Moon12Sat
13Sun3:252.03:531.910:230.210:310.36:208:03Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:001.94:291.910:530.311:080.46:218:02Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:361.95:051.911:250.311:480.46:228:01Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:141.85:441.912:000.36:237:59Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:541.86:251.912:330.512:390.46:247:58First Quarter17Thu
18Fri6:381.77:091.91:220.51:250.46:257:57First Quarter18Fri
19Sat7:261.78:002.02:160.52:150.46:267:55First Quarter19Sat
20Sun8:211.78:592.03:160.53:130.46:267:54First Quarter20Sun
21Mon9:261.710:052.14:210.54:180.46:277:53Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:351.711:102.25:240.45:230.36:287:51Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:391.86:230.36:260.26:297:50Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:102.312:382.07:200.17:270.16:307:49Full Moon24Thu
25Fri1:072.41:352.18:140.08:260.06:317:47Full Moon25Fri
26Sat2:022.42:292.29:04-0.19:22-0.16:327:46Full Moon26Sat
27Sun2:552.43:212.39:52-0.110:16-0.16:327:44Full Moon27Sun
28Mon3:452.34:132.310:39-0.111:100.06:337:43Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue4:362.25:052.311:260.06:347:41Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:282.15:592.312:070.112:160.16:357:40Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu6:202.06:532.21:070.31:090.26:367:39Third Quarter31Thu
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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