Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 26m at 10:48 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:011.86:242.112:570.712:320.67:036:51Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:491.77:122.01:500.81:230.77:036:49Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:421.68:061.92:470.82:190.87:046:48Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat8:431.69:091.83:460.93:220.97:056:46Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun9:531.610:161.94:420.84:270.87:066:44Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:541.711:091.95:300.85:260.87:076:43Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:421.811:541.96:110.76:180.77:086:41Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:232.06:490.67:060.67:096:40Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:342.01:022.17:250.57:510.57:106:39New Moon9Thu
10Fri1:132.01:402.28:010.48:350.47:116:37New Moon10Fri
11Sat1:522.02:172.38:370.39:160.37:126:36New Moon11Sat
12Sun2:312.02:552.49:130.29:580.37:136:34New Moon12Sun
13Mon3:112.03:352.49:510.210:400.37:146:33Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:531.94:192.410:310.211:270.47:156:31Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:391.95:092.311:160.37:166:30Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:311.86:042.312:220.512:090.47:166:29First Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:281.77:042.21:240.61:120.57:176:27First Quarter17Fri
18Sat7:311.78:092.12:290.62:240.57:186:26First Quarter18Sat
19Sun8:431.79:232.13:360.63:400.57:196:24First Quarter19Sun
20Mon10:031.810:352.14:390.54:550.57:206:23Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:112.011:342.15:360.46:010.47:216:22Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:072.16:260.37:000.37:226:20Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:262.112:572.37:130.27:550.27:236:19Full Moon23Thu
24Fri1:142.01:432.37:580.18:450.27:246:18Full Moon24Fri
25Sat1:592.02:252.48:400.19:310.27:256:17Full Moon25Sat
26Sun1:412.02:052.38:200.29:130.36:265:15Full Moon26Sun
27Mon2:221.92:442.38:580.29:540.46:275:14Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:031.83:232.29:350.310:360.56:285:13Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed3:451.74:042.110:130.411:210.66:305:12Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:301.74:472.010:550.66:315:11Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri5:181.65:341.912:100.611:44 AM0.76:325:10Third Quarter31Fri
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 1:35 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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