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 5h 55m 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 - Nov 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:561.83:112.29:250.310:210.46:325:09Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:371.73:532.110:040.311:070.56:335:08Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:221.74:412.110:510.46:345:07Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:141.65:352.012:010.511:47 AM0.56:365:06Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:111.66:322.01:000.512:520.56:375:05Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun7:131.67:372.02:020.52:030.56:385:04Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon8:241.78:471.93:040.43:170.46:395:03Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:341.99:542.04:020.34:260.36:405:02Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:342.110:522.04:550.15:280.26:415:01Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:272.211:462.05:460.06:270.06:425:00Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:192.46:35-0.17:230.06:434:59New Moon11Fri
12Sat12:372.01:082.47:23-0.18:15-0.16:444:58New Moon12Sat
13Sun1:271.91:562.48:10-0.19:040.06:454:57New Moon13Sun
14Mon2:141.92:432.38:55-0.19:510.06:464:57Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue3:021.83:302.29:400.010:410.26:474:56Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:501.74:192.110:280.211:330.36:484:55Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:421.65:091.911:200.36:494:54Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:351.55:591.812:270.412:180.46:514:54First Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:301.56:501.71:200.41:190.56:524:53First Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:281.57:461.62:120.52:220.66:534:53First Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:331.58:461.63:030.53:250.66:544:52First Quarter21Mon
22Tue9:321.69:421.53:490.44:220.56:554:51Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:201.710:301.54:310.35:130.46:564:51Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:011.811:131.65:100.35:590.36:574:50Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:391.911:541.65:480.26:440.36:584:50Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:171.96:270.17:260.26:594:50Full Moon26Sat
27Sun12:351.612:552.07:070.18:060.17:004:49Full Moon27Sun
28Mon1:151.61:332.07:470.08:450.17:014:49Full Moon28Mon
29Tue1:551.62:122.08:260.09:240.17:024:49Full Moon29Tue
30Wed2:361.52:532.09:070.010:060.17:034:48Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 2:31 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.

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