Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : 12:43 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 58m at 5:58 am (1.8 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 - Sep 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:042.112:291.87:100.47:090.46:367:38Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:522.21:171.97:560.38:010.36:377:36Full Moon2Mon
3Tue1:382.22:032.18:390.28:510.26:387:35Full Moon3Tue
4Wed2:242.32:482.29:210.19:400.16:397:33Full Moon4Wed
5Thu3:092.33:332.310:020.010:280.16:407:32Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:552.34:212.310:450.011:190.26:417:30Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:432.25:112.411:300.16:417:29Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:352.16:042.312:160.212:210.16:427:27Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:292.07:002.31:170.31:160.26:437:26Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue7:261.98:012.22:220.42:160.36:447:24Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed8:301.89:112.23:290.53:210.46:457:23Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu9:441.810:262.24:360.54:300.46:467:21Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:561.811:302.25:390.55:350.46:477:19Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:571.96:340.46:350.46:477:18Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:252.212:502.07:250.47:310.46:487:16Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon1:122.21:372.18:110.38:210.36:497:15New Moon16Mon
17Tue1:552.22:202.28:520.39:070.36:507:13New Moon17Tue
18Wed2:342.12:592.29:280.39:470.46:517:12New Moon18Wed
19Thu3:102.13:352.210:010.310:250.46:527:10New Moon19Thu
20Fri3:452.04:102.210:320.411:030.56:537:09Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat4:222.04:462.111:030.511:420.66:537:07Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:001.95:242.111:360.56:547:05Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:401.86:042.012:240.712:130.66:557:04Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:231.76:462.01:100.712:550.76:567:02First Quarter24Tue
25Wed7:091.77:332.02:010.81:450.86:577:01First Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:591.68:271.92:550.82:410.86:586:59First Quarter26Thu
27Fri8:591.69:302.03:540.83:440.86:596:58First Quarter27Fri
28Sat10:061.710:342.04:520.74:490.76:596:56Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:061.811:302.15:440.65:490.67:006:54Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:582.06:320.56:450.47:016:53Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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 9:20 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 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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