Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : 8:25 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 08m at 1:52 pm (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Feb 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:421.52:581.69:25-0.49:54-0.37:125:29Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:221.53:341.610:06-0.310:28-0.37:115:30Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:011.54:111.510:46-0.211:01-0.27:105:32Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:391.54:491.411:290.011:37-0.17:095:33Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:181.45:281.312:140.17:085:34Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun5:591.46:101.212:140.01:030.27:075:35Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon6:431.46:561.112:560.01:560.27:065:36Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue7:361.37:521.01:450.12:570.37:055:37Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed8:421.38:591.02:420.14:000.27:045:38Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu9:481.410:041.13:450.14:570.27:035:39Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:451.510:591.24:450.05:490.17:025:40Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:341.611:491.35:40-0.16:36-0.17:015:42Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:211.76:34-0.37:21-0.27:005:43New Moon13Sun
14Mon12:371.51:051.87:25-0.48:02-0.36:595:44New Moon14Mon
15Tue1:231.61:481.88:13-0.58:42-0.46:575:45New Moon15Tue
16Wed2:071.72:311.88:59-0.59:22-0.56:565:46Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu2:511.83:151.89:47-0.510:03-0.56:555:47Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri3:381.94:021.710:37-0.410:48-0.56:545:48Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:281.94:511.611:33-0.311:38-0.46:535:49Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:211.85:441.512:34-0.16:515:50First Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:181.76:401.312:34-0.31:390.06:505:51First Quarter21Mon
22Tue7:231.77:461.31:35-0.22:500.16:495:52First Quarter22Tue
23Wed8:421.69:051.32:44-0.14:010.16:485:53Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:011.610:191.33:55-0.15:050.16:465:54Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:041.611:201.45:02-0.16:010.06:455:55Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:561.76:02-0.26:52-0.16:445:56Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:121.512:421.76:57-0.27:36-0.26:425:57Full Moon27Sun
28Mon12:591.61:211.77:45-0.28:14-0.26:415:59Full Moon28Mon
29Tue1:401.71:571.78:27-0.28:48-0.26:396:00Full Moon29Tue
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 5:08 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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