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 4h 50m 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 - Jun 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:221.510:581.75:000.45:130.35:468:23Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:141.511:431.85:520.45:560.35:468:24Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:591.56:400.36:360.35:458:24Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:241.912:421.67:260.37:170.35:458:25Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed1:031.91:241.68:090.27:570.25:458:26Full Moon5Wed
6Thu1:422.02:051.68:500.18:370.25:458:26Full Moon6Thu
7Fri2:202.02:441.69:270.19:150.25:448:27Full Moon7Fri
8Sat2:572.03:221.610:040.19:520.25:448:27Full Moon8Sat
9Sun3:342.04:001.610:400.110:310.25:448:28Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon4:131.94:411.611:180.111:120.25:448:28Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:551.95:261.612:010.25:448:29Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:411.96:131.612:000.312:470.25:448:29Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:301.97:031.712:550.31:370.15:448:30Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri7:221.87:561.81:550.32:290.15:448:30Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat8:181.88:551.82:590.33:240.15:448:31Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun9:211.79:591.94:060.24:210.05:448:31Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:271.711:012.15:120.15:180.05:448:31Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:291.711:592.26:150.06:13-0.15:448:32Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:281.87:14-0.17:09-0.15:448:32Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:562.21:251.88:13-0.18:05-0.25:448:32New Moon20Thu
21Fri1:512.32:201.89:07-0.29:00-0.25:458:33New Moon21Fri
22Sat2:442.33:131.89:57-0.29:51-0.15:458:33New Moon22Sat
23Sun3:352.24:051.810:46-0.110:42-0.15:458:33Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:252.14:561.811:350.011:350.15:458:33Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:152.05:491.712:250.15:468:33Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:041.86:401.712:310.21:140.15:468:33Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:511.77:291.71:280.32:020.25:468:33First Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:381.68:201.72:250.42:480.35:478:33First Quarter28Fri
29Sat8:281.59:131.73:220.43:340.35:478:33First Quarter29Sat
30Sun9:241.410:081.74:200.44:200.45:478:33First Quarter30Sun
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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