Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 35m at 7:55 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 1:08 pm (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Aug 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:321.87:052.11:190.31:200.16:108:16Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed7:251.78:012.12:210.32:150.16:118:15Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu8:241.69:072.13:280.43:160.26:128:14Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri9:341.610:202.14:370.44:230.26:138:13Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:481.611:282.15:430.35:290.26:148:12Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:541.76:430.36:330.16:158:11Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:292.112:541.87:390.27:340.16:158:10New Moon7Mon
8Tue1:232.21:491.98:300.18:310.16:168:09New Moon8Tue
9Wed2:122.12:392.09:150.19:220.16:178:07New Moon9Wed
10Thu2:562.13:242.09:560.110:090.16:188:06New Moon10Thu
11Fri3:372.04:062.010:330.110:530.26:198:05Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat4:161.94:482.011:090.211:380.36:208:04Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun4:561.85:282.011:450.36:218:03Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon5:371.76:091.912:240.412:220.46:228:01Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:191.66:511.91:120.51:010.56:228:00First Quarter15Tue
16Wed7:021.67:351.82:020.61:440.56:237:59First Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:491.58:251.82:550.72:320.66:247:58First Quarter17Thu
18Fri8:451.49:251.83:530.73:280.66:257:56First Quarter18Fri
19Sat9:511.410:291.84:510.74:290.66:267:55Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:551.511:241.95:440.65:280.66:277:54Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:481.66:310.66:220.56:287:52Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:122.012:361.77:160.47:140.46:287:51Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:572.11:211.97:580.38:040.36:297:50Full Moon23Wed
24Thu1:402.12:042.08:380.28:520.26:307:48Full Moon24Thu
25Fri2:222.22:462.19:170.19:380.26:317:47Full Moon25Fri
26Sat3:042.23:292.29:550.010:240.16:327:45Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun3:472.14:132.310:340.011:120.26:337:44Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon4:332.15:012.311:170.16:347:42Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:222.05:522.312:060.312:050.16:347:41Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:141.96:482.31:060.412:590.26:357:39Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu7:111.87:482.22:100.51:590.36:367:38Third Quarter31Thu
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 10:31 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 Full Moon (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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