Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 23m at 12:43 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:341.85:581.612:46-0.26:396:00First Quarter1Fri
2Sat6:311.86:551.512:51-0.21:510.06:386:01First Quarter2Sat
3Sun7:361.78:021.41:52-0.23:000.16:366:02First Quarter3Sun
4Mon8:541.69:181.32:58-0.14:080.16:356:03Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:081.710:261.44:05-0.15:100.16:336:04Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:081.711:241.55:08-0.16:050.06:326:05Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:591.76:05-0.16:550.06:316:06Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:141.612:431.76:58-0.17:38-0.16:296:07Full Moon8Fri
9Sat12:591.61:221.87:44-0.28:16-0.16:286:08Full Moon9Sat
10Sun1:391.71:571.78:25-0.28:50-0.16:266:09Full Moon10Sun
11Mon2:161.72:311.79:02-0.19:21-0.16:256:10Full Moon11Mon
12Tue2:501.73:051.79:38-0.19:510.06:236:11Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed3:241.73:391.610:130.010:210.06:226:12Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu3:591.74:151.510:500.110:530.16:206:12Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri4:361.74:541.511:300.211:300.26:196:13Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:151.65:341.412:150.36:176:14Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun5:571.66:181.312:130.21:040.36:166:15Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon6:451.67:081.31:020.32:000.46:146:16Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:431.68:101.31:580.33:030.46:136:17Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed8:511.69:181.43:030.34:060.36:116:18Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu9:571.710:211.54:090.25:030.26:106:19Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:551.811:161.75:110.05:560.16:086:20Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:491.96:09-0.16:46-0.16:066:21Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:091.812:402.07:05-0.37:34-0.26:056:22New Moon24Sun
25Mon12:592.01:292.17:58-0.48:20-0.36:036:23New Moon25Mon
26Tue1:492.12:182.18:49-0.49:05-0.46:026:24New Moon26Tue
27Wed2:372.23:062.09:40-0.49:51-0.46:006:25Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu3:272.23:561.910:33-0.310:39-0.35:596:26Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri4:202.14:491.811:30-0.211:33-0.25:576:26Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:162.05:431.712:310.05:566:27First Quarter30Sat
31Sun6:141.96:411.612:320.01:350.15:546:28First Quarter31Sun
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 3:35 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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