Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : 10:48 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 46m at 3:56 am (1.9 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 - May 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:531.811:242.05:230.25:440.16:117:57Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:511.86:250.16:350.06:107:58Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:182.112:441.87:230.07:240.06:097:59Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon1:092.21:341.88:18-0.18:120.06:078:00New Moon4Mon
5Tue1:572.22:211.89:07-0.18:580.06:068:01New Moon5Tue
6Wed2:422.23:061.89:530.09:410.06:058:02New Moon6Wed
7Thu3:252.13:501.710:360.110:230.16:048:03Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri4:072.14:341.711:190.211:050.26:038:04Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:501.95:191.612:040.36:028:04Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:341.86:061.612:510.46:018:05Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:201.76:541.512:400.41:390.56:008:06First Quarter11Mon
12Tue7:071.67:431.51:340.52:260.55:598:07First Quarter12Tue
13Wed7:561.68:361.52:310.63:130.55:588:08First Quarter13Wed
14Thu8:501.59:341.63:310.64:000.55:578:09First Quarter14Thu
15Fri9:501.510:291.74:310.54:460.55:578:10Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:461.511:161.85:270.55:290.45:568:11Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:351.56:170.46:110.35:558:12Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:001.912:201.67:050.36:540.35:548:12Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:422.01:051.67:520.27:380.25:538:13Full Moon19Tue
20Wed1:252.11:501.68:380.18:240.15:538:14Full Moon20Wed
21Thu2:092.12:351.79:230.19:090.15:528:15Full Moon21Thu
22Fri2:552.23:211.710:070.09:560.05:518:16Full Moon22Fri
23Sat3:422.24:081.710:530.010:440.15:518:17Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:322.15:001.711:420.111:390.15:508:17Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:262.15:561.712:370.15:498:18Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:222.06:541.712:410.11:330.15:498:19Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed7:191.97:541.81:480.22:290.15:488:20Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu8:181.88:581.82:570.23:250.15:488:20Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri9:231.710:041.94:060.24:200.15:478:21Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat10:291.711:052.05:120.25:140.15:478:22Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun11:271.66:130.16:060.15:468:23Waning Crescent31Sun
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 7:22 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 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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