Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 05m at 10:25 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:56 am (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Nov 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:161.82:382.28:510.39:450.46:325:09Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon2:561.73:202.29:300.310:290.46:335:08Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue3:411.74:082.110:140.311:200.46:345:07Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:321.75:002.111:070.46:365:06Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:281.65:572.012:180.512:100.46:375:05First Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:281.76:572.01:180.41:200.56:385:04First Quarter6Fri
7Sat7:351.78:031.92:180.42:340.46:395:03First Quarter7Sat
8Sun8:471.89:121.93:170.33:470.46:405:02Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:532.010:141.94:130.24:520.36:415:01Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:502.211:091.95:040.15:520.16:425:00Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:422.35:540.06:490.16:434:59Full Moon11Wed
12Thu12:011.912:322.36:43-0.17:420.06:444:58Full Moon12Thu
13Fri12:511.91:202.47:31-0.18:310.06:454:57Full Moon13Fri
14Sat1:391.82:062.38:17-0.19:170.16:464:57Full Moon14Sat
15Sun2:251.82:502.29:010.010:020.26:474:56Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:111.73:352.19:450.110:490.36:484:55Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:581.64:212.010:300.311:380.46:494:54Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:481.65:071.811:210.46:514:54Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:391.55:541.712:290.412:160.56:524:53Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:311.56:411.61:180.51:140.66:534:52Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:251.57:331.52:050.52:150.66:544:52Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun8:251.58:311.52:520.53:170.66:554:51Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon9:221.69:281.53:370.44:140.56:564:51Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:101.710:181.54:190.45:050.46:574:50Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:531.811:031.54:590.35:530.36:584:50Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:331.911:471.55:400.26:390.26:594:50Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:142.06:220.17:230.27:004:49New Moon27Fri
28Sat12:301.512:562.07:060.08:060.17:014:49New Moon28Sat
29Sun1:131.51:382.17:490.08:480.17:024:49New Moon29Sun
30Mon1:561.62:212.18:32-0.19:310.07:034:48Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 1:10 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 96% 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 (96% 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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