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 3h 37m 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 - Jan 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:161.55:381.712:06-0.27:234:58First Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:111.56:321.612:45-0.31:11-0.17:234:59First Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:101.67:321.51:40-0.32:19-0.17:235:00First Quarter3Thu
4Fri8:161.68:381.42:37-0.33:30-0.17:235:00First Quarter4Fri
5Sat9:261.79:471.43:37-0.34:37-0.17:235:01Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:301.810:491.44:36-0.45:39-0.27:235:02Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:281.811:461.45:32-0.46:37-0.37:235:03Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:221.96:28-0.57:32-0.37:235:04Full Moon8Tue
9Wed12:411.41:121.97:22-0.58:20-0.47:235:05Full Moon9Wed
10Thu1:311.51:581.88:11-0.59:05-0.47:235:06Full Moon10Thu
11Fri2:181.52:411.88:57-0.49:46-0.37:235:07Full Moon11Fri
12Sat3:031.43:221.79:41-0.310:27-0.37:235:08Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:471.44:021.610:24-0.211:08-0.27:225:09Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:311.44:431.511:10-0.111:48-0.17:225:10Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:151.35:241.411:580.07:225:11Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:591.36:061.312:29-0.112:490.17:215:12Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:431.36:501.21:100.01:420.27:215:13Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:331.37:421.11:530.02:400.27:215:14Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat8:301.38:421.12:410.03:400.27:205:15Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun9:301.49:431.13:330.04:370.17:205:16Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:241.410:381.14:250.05:290.07:195:17Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:121.511:271.25:16-0.16:18-0.17:195:18Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:591.66:06-0.27:06-0.27:185:19Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:151.312:441.76:55-0.37:50-0.37:175:21New Moon24Thu
25Fri1:011.41:281.87:43-0.48:32-0.47:175:22New Moon25Fri
26Sat1:471.42:121.98:30-0.59:13-0.57:165:23New Moon26Sat
27Sun2:311.52:561.99:16-0.59:55-0.57:155:24Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:181.63:421.810:04-0.510:40-0.57:155:25Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:071.64:311.710:57-0.411:28-0.57:145:26Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:591.65:221.611:56-0.37:135:27First Quarter30Wed
31Thu5:531.66:151.512:20-0.412:59-0.27:125:28First 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 10:01 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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