Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:35 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 39m at 6:27 pm (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Dec 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:521.64:131.910:260.111:210.17:044:48Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:401.55:021.911:180.17:054:48Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:321.55:541.812:130.112:180.27:064:48First Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:281.66:511.81:080.11:230.27:074:48First Quarter4Tue
5Wed7:291.67:531.72:050.02:330.27:074:48First Quarter5Wed
6Thu8:371.79:011.73:04-0.13:440.17:084:48Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri9:441.810:061.74:02-0.14:490.07:094:48Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:442.011:051.74:58-0.25:50-0.17:104:48Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:392.15:52-0.36:48-0.27:114:48Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:001.712:332.16:45-0.47:43-0.37:124:48Full Moon10Mon
11Tue12:541.71:232.27:36-0.48:33-0.37:134:48Full Moon11Tue
12Wed1:451.72:112.18:26-0.49:21-0.37:134:48Full Moon12Wed
13Thu2:331.72:582.09:12-0.310:07-0.27:144:48Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri3:221.63:441.99:59-0.210:55-0.17:154:48Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat4:111.54:301.810:48-0.111:440.07:154:49Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:011.55:161.711:400.17:164:49Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:511.46:011.512:320.012:350.27:174:49Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:411.46:481.41:190.11:320.37:174:50Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed7:341.47:401.32:060.12:300.37:184:50Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu8:331.48:381.32:540.13:300.37:184:51Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri9:301.49:371.33:410.14:260.27:194:51Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:201.510:291.34:260.15:170.27:204:52Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:041.611:151.35:100.06:040.17:204:52Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:471.75:54-0.16:500.07:204:53Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:001.312:281.86:38-0.17:34-0.17:214:53New Moon25Tue
26Wed12:431.41:081.87:21-0.28:14-0.27:214:54New Moon26Wed
27Thu1:251.41:491.88:04-0.38:54-0.27:224:54New Moon27Thu
28Fri2:071.42:291.98:45-0.39:33-0.37:224:55New Moon28Fri
29Sat2:501.53:121.99:28-0.310:15-0.37:224:56Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun3:351.53:571.810:15-0.311:01-0.37:224:57Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon4:241.54:461.811:07-0.211:51-0.37:234:57Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 10:01 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 (66% 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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