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 2h 40m 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 - Nov 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:332.212:592.57:21-0.18:07-0.16:325:09Full Moon1Fri
2Sat1:242.21:492.58:09-0.28:59-0.16:335:08Full Moon2Sat
3Sun2:152.12:402.58:57-0.29:510.06:345:07Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon3:062.03:322.59:46-0.110:460.16:355:06Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:001.94:282.310:390.011:460.26:365:05Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:581.85:262.211:390.26:375:04Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:581.86:262.112:480.312:440.36:385:03Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri7:021.77:301.91:510.41:530.46:405:02Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat8:131.78:401.82:520.43:020.46:415:01Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun9:241.89:441.83:490.44:070.46:425:00Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:211.810:351.84:400.35:040.46:434:59Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue11:081.911:191.85:240.35:550.46:444:58Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:502.011:591.86:050.26:420.36:454:58Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:282.06:440.27:250.36:464:57New Moon14Thu
15Fri12:381.71:042.17:200.28:040.26:474:56New Moon15Fri
16Sat1:151.71:382.17:550.28:400.26:484:55New Moon16Sat
17Sun1:521.72:122.18:280.29:140.26:494:55New Moon17Sun
18Mon2:281.72:462.09:000.29:490.26:504:54Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue3:041.63:212.09:340.310:260.36:514:53Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:431.64:001.910:100.311:060.36:524:53Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:251.54:421.910:520.411:510.46:534:52Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:101.55:281.811:420.46:544:52First Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:591.56:171.812:410.312:390.46:564:51First Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:521.57:121.71:330.31:420.46:574:51First Quarter24Sun
25Mon7:521.68:151.72:280.22:500.46:584:50First Quarter25Mon
26Tue8:571.79:201.73:240.13:580.26:594:50Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:581.910:201.84:190.05:010.17:004:49Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:532.011:161.85:12-0.16:00-0.17:014:49Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:472.26:04-0.26:58-0.27:024:49Full Moon29Fri
30Sat12:111.812:402.36:56-0.37:53-0.37:034:48Full Moon30Sat
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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