Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : 11:05 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 57m at 4:22 pm (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Apr 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:151.812:361.87:080.07:230.05:526:30Full Moon1Tue
2Wed12:551.91:161.87:53-0.18:000.05:506:31Full Moon2Wed
3Thu1:352.01:571.88:36-0.18:38-0.15:496:32Full Moon3Thu
4Fri2:162.12:381.89:18-0.19:18-0.15:476:32Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat2:592.13:221.710:04-0.110:00-0.15:466:33Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:462.14:101.710:540.010:490.05:446:34Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:382.15:031.611:510.111:470.15:436:35Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:362.06:001.612:540.25:416:36Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:381.97:041.512:520.22:010.35:406:37Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu7:501.88:201.52:050.23:090.35:386:38Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri9:091.89:381.63:210.24:120.35:376:39Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:161.810:421.84:320.15:070.25:366:40Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:121.811:351.95:340.15:570.15:346:41Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:011.86:310.06:440.05:336:42Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:232.012:451.87:230.07:260.05:316:43New Moon15Tue
16Wed1:062.11:271.88:090.08:060.05:306:44New Moon16Wed
17Thu1:462.12:061.88:500.08:430.05:296:44New Moon17Thu
18Fri2:222.12:451.79:290.19:180.15:276:45Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:582.03:231.710:070.19:520.25:266:46Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:351.94:031.610:460.310:290.35:246:47Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:151.84:461.511:280.411:110.45:236:48Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:581.75:301.512:140.55:226:49Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:431.76:171.412:000.51:030.55:206:50First Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:321.67:081.412:540.51:550.65:196:51First Quarter24Thu
25Fri7:271.68:081.51:530.62:490.65:186:52First Quarter25Fri
26Sat8:291.69:101.52:580.53:400.55:176:53First Quarter26Sat
27Sun10:311.611:031.75:000.55:270.46:157:54Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:231.611:501.85:550.46:110.36:147:55Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:111.76:480.26:550.26:137:56Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:352.012:581.77:380.17:390.16:127:56Full Moon30Wed
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 7:43 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 91% 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 (91% 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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