Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : 11:49 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 13m at 5:00 pm (1.9 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 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:111.78:411.52:340.43:270.46:117:57Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue9:181.69:521.63:420.44:240.56:107:58Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed10:241.610:531.64:470.55:150.46:097:59Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu11:171.611:411.75:450.45:590.46:088:00Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri12:021.66:350.46:390.46:078:01Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:231.812:431.67:220.37:170.36:068:01Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun1:011.91:221.68:050.27:530.36:058:02New Moon7Sun
8Mon1:371.92:001.78:450.28:300.26:038:03New Moon8Mon
9Tue2:122.02:371.79:220.29:050.26:028:04New Moon9Tue
10Wed2:462.03:131.69:570.29:390.26:018:05New Moon10Wed
11Thu3:212.03:501.610:310.210:150.26:018:06Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri3:572.04:281.611:080.210:530.36:008:07Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat4:371.95:101.611:480.311:360.35:598:08Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:211.95:571.612:350.35:588:09Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:101.96:471.612:270.31:270.35:578:10First Quarter15Mon
16Tue7:031.87:411.61:260.42:220.35:568:10First Quarter16Tue
17Wed8:001.88:411.72:300.33:180.35:558:11First Quarter17Wed
18Thu9:031.89:471.83:390.34:160.25:548:12First Quarter18Thu
19Fri10:111.810:492.04:480.25:110.15:548:13Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:131.811:462.15:520.16:040.05:538:14Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:111.86:520.06:56-0.15:528:15Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon12:402.21:061.87:51-0.17:49-0.15:518:15Full Moon22Mon
23Tue1:332.32:001.88:46-0.28:41-0.15:518:16Full Moon23Tue
24Wed2:262.32:511.89:38-0.29:31-0.15:508:17Full Moon24Wed
25Thu3:172.33:421.810:28-0.110:200.05:508:18Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:082.24:331.711:180.011:110.15:498:19Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat4:592.15:261.712:100.15:488:19Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:521.96:211.612:070.21:030.25:488:20Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon6:441.87:151.61:070.31:560.35:478:21Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue7:351.78:091.62:090.42:460.45:478:22Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed8:281.69:071.63:100.53:350.45:478:22Third Quarter31Wed
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 8:24 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 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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