Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 44m at 12:00 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 5:42 pm (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Sep 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:321.87:072.11:240.41:210.46:377:37First Quarter1Wed
2Thu7:221.78:002.02:220.52:130.56:387:35First Quarter2Thu
3Fri8:171.68:592.03:220.63:080.66:387:34First Quarter3Fri
4Sat9:221.610:051.94:230.74:080.76:397:32First Quarter4Sat
5Sun10:311.611:041.95:200.75:070.76:407:31Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:281.611:532.06:100.76:010.76:417:29Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:171.76:550.66:510.66:427:28Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:372.01:001.87:360.57:380.56:437:26Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu1:172.11:401.98:140.58:210.56:447:25Full Moon9Thu
10Fri1:552.12:172.08:480.49:020.46:447:23Full Moon10Fri
11Sat2:302.12:522.19:200.39:390.46:457:22Full Moon11Sat
12Sun3:052.13:252.19:510.310:160.46:467:20Full Moon12Sun
13Mon3:402.04:002.210:220.310:530.46:477:19Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:162.04:362.210:550.311:340.56:487:17Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:561.95:172.211:320.46:497:16Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:401.96:032.212:210.612:160.46:507:14Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:281.86:542.21:160.61:070.56:507:12Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat7:221.87:512.22:170.62:060.56:517:11Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun8:251.78:592.23:240.73:130.56:527:09Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon9:391.710:142.24:340.64:260.56:537:08Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:531.811:232.35:380.55:360.46:547:06Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:562.06:350.46:400.36:557:05Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:222.312:532.27:280.37:410.26:567:03New Moon23Thu
24Fri1:172.41:462.38:180.28:380.16:567:01New Moon24Fri
25Sat2:082.32:362.49:040.19:310.16:577:00New Moon25Sat
26Sun2:552.33:232.59:470.110:200.16:586:58New Moon26Sun
27Mon3:402.24:092.410:280.111:080.26:596:57Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:252.14:542.411:090.211:590.47:006:55Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:112.05:412.311:530.47:016:54Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:591.86:292.212:520.512:400.57:026:52First Quarter30Thu
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 2:51 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 75% 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 Waning Gibbous (75% 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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