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 6h 12m 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 - Jan 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:071.64:311.810:54-0.411:32-0.47:234:58Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:011.65:231.711:55-0.37:234:59First Quarter2Sat
3Sun5:561.66:151.512:24-0.412:59-0.27:235:00First Quarter3Sun
4Mon6:541.67:121.41:16-0.32:06-0.17:235:01First Quarter4Mon
5Tue7:581.68:161.32:12-0.33:160.07:235:01First Quarter5Tue
6Wed9:101.69:251.23:11-0.34:230.07:235:02Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:171.710:301.24:11-0.35:25-0.17:235:03Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:151.711:271.25:10-0.36:22-0.17:235:04Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:081.76:06-0.37:15-0.17:235:05Full Moon9Sat
10Sun12:201.312:551.76:59-0.38:01-0.27:235:06Full Moon10Sun
11Mon1:091.31:371.77:47-0.38:41-0.27:235:07Full Moon11Mon
12Tue1:531.42:151.78:31-0.39:18-0.27:225:08Full Moon12Tue
13Wed2:341.42:501.69:10-0.39:52-0.27:225:09Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu3:131.43:241.69:48-0.210:24-0.27:225:10Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri3:511.44:001.510:27-0.110:57-0.17:225:11Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat4:291.44:371.411:080.011:30-0.17:215:12Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:081.35:151.311:530.17:215:13Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon5:481.35:551.212:06-0.112:410.17:215:14Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue6:301.36:391.112:450.01:330.27:205:15Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed7:181.37:301.11:290.02:320.27:205:16Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu8:161.48:321.02:210.03:360.27:195:17Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri9:211.49:391.03:200.04:380.17:195:18Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:231.510:391.14:21-0.15:350.07:185:20Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:181.611:351.25:20-0.26:29-0.17:175:21Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:111.86:18-0.37:20-0.37:175:22New Moon25Mon
26Tue12:291.31:021.97:14-0.58:07-0.47:165:23New Moon26Tue
27Wed1:201.51:501.98:07-0.68:51-0.57:155:24New Moon27Wed
28Thu2:101.62:371.98:58-0.69:34-0.67:155:25Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri2:591.73:241.89:49-0.610:18-0.67:145:26Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat3:491.74:131.710:43-0.511:05-0.57:135:27Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun4:411.85:031.611:42-0.411:55-0.57:125:28Waxing 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 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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