Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 10m at 3:33 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 9:31 pm (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Oct 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:212.03:462.310:030.310:460.47:036:50Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu3:581.94:222.210:360.411:250.57:046:48Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri4:371.85:012.211:100.57:056:47Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:181.85:422.112:080.611:48 AM0.67:066:45Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:031.76:272.012:540.712:310.77:076:44First Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:501.67:151.91:450.81:230.87:086:42First Quarter6Mon
7Tue7:411.68:081.92:390.92:210.97:096:41First Quarter7Tue
8Wed8:401.69:091.93:350.93:250.97:096:39First Quarter8Wed
9Thu9:471.610:111.94:290.84:310.87:106:38Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:461.811:051.95:170.75:300.77:116:36Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:351.911:522.06:010.66:230.67:126:35Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:192.16:420.47:140.47:136:33Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:372.01:022.27:240.38:030.37:146:32Full Moon13Mon
14Tue1:222.11:452.48:060.28:520.27:156:31Full Moon14Tue
15Wed2:072.12:302.58:490.19:380.27:166:29Full Moon15Wed
16Thu2:522.13:152.59:320.110:260.27:176:28Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:392.04:042.510:170.111:170.37:186:26Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:292.04:572.411:060.17:196:25Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:231.95:542.312:140.412:010.27:206:24Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:231.86:562.21:170.51:060.47:216:22Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue7:271.88:012.12:220.52:170.47:226:21Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed8:381.89:132.03:270.53:310.57:236:20Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu9:561.910:242.04:290.54:440.57:246:18Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:032.011:231.95:250.45:480.47:256:17Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:572.16:130.36:450.47:266:16Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:121.912:442.26:580.37:370.37:276:15Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:561.91:262.27:410.28:250.37:286:14New Moon27Mon
28Tue1:381.92:062.38:210.29:070.37:296:12New Moon28Tue
29Wed2:171.92:422.28:580.29:460.37:306:11New Moon29Wed
30Thu2:551.83:172.29:330.310:220.47:316:10New Moon30Thu
31Fri3:321.83:532.110:060.310:580.47:326:09Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 6:32 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Tappahannock, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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