Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 44m at 11:49 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:14 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - May 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:321.96:000.16:270.16:117:57Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:022.012:281.97:000.07:170.06:107:58Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:552.21:201.97:58-0.18:06-0.16:097:59Full Moon3Tue
4Wed1:462.32:101.98:51-0.28:53-0.16:088:00Full Moon4Wed
5Thu2:342.32:571.99:40-0.19:37-0.16:068:01Full Moon5Thu
6Fri3:192.33:421.810:26-0.110:210.06:058:02Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:042.24:271.711:120.011:040.16:048:03Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:492.15:141.711:590.211:510.36:038:04Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:361.96:031.612:490.36:028:04Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:241.86:521.512:430.41:400.46:018:05Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:131.77:431.51:390.52:310.56:008:06Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu8:051.68:391.52:370.63:220.55:598:07Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri9:031.69:411.53:390.64:120.55:588:08Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat10:051.510:381.64:400.54:580.55:588:09Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:591.511:251.75:340.55:410.45:578:10Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:461.66:240.46:210.45:568:11Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:061.812:301.67:110.37:010.35:558:11Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:461.91:121.67:560.27:420.25:548:12New Moon18Wed
19Thu1:262.01:531.68:390.18:230.25:538:13New Moon19Thu
20Fri2:062.12:351.79:200.19:050.15:538:14New Moon20Fri
21Sat2:462.13:161.710:000.19:470.15:528:15New Moon21Sat
22Sun3:292.14:001.710:420.110:300.15:518:16Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:142.14:481.711:280.111:190.15:518:16Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:042.15:401.712:200.25:508:17Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:592.06:351.712:150.21:170.25:498:18First Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:551.97:331.71:190.22:140.25:498:19First Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:541.98:361.82:260.23:120.25:488:20First Quarter27Fri
28Sat8:591.89:431.83:360.24:100.15:488:20First Quarter28Sat
29Sun10:071.710:482.04:450.25:050.15:478:21Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:101.711:442.15:490.15:580.05:478:22Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:061.76:480.06:480.05:468:23Waxing Gibbous31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8635881)

Common Questions About Tappahannock, VA Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Tappahannock, VA today?

Slack tide in Tappahannock, VA is approximately 2:31 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (84% illuminated). This places Tappahannock, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA