Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:24 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 42m at 11:13 pm (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Nov 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:361.99:531.83:530.44:250.56:335:08Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue10:291.910:421.84:420.45:190.56:345:07Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed11:142.011:251.85:260.36:070.46:355:06Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:552.16:070.36:520.46:365:05Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:061.812:322.16:460.37:340.36:375:04Full Moon5Fri
6Sat12:451.81:072.17:230.28:120.36:385:03Full Moon6Sat
7Sun1:231.81:412.17:590.28:470.36:395:02Full Moon7Sun
8Mon2:001.82:152.18:330.29:210.36:405:01Full Moon8Mon
9Tue2:361.82:502.19:070.39:560.36:415:00Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed3:141.73:262.09:420.310:320.46:434:59Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu3:541.74:052.010:200.411:130.46:444:58Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri4:361.64:481.911:050.411:590.46:454:58Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:221.65:341.911:570.46:464:57Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun6:121.66:251.812:480.412:550.56:474:56Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon7:061.77:211.81:400.31:590.46:484:55Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue8:071.88:241.82:360.33:060.46:494:55Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed9:111.99:301.83:330.24:120.26:504:54Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu10:122.010:301.84:290.05:140.16:514:53Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:072.211:271.95:23-0.16:130.06:524:53Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:022.36:17-0.27:10-0.16:534:52New Moon20Sat
21Sun12:221.912:562.47:11-0.38:05-0.26:544:52New Moon21Sun
22Mon1:171.91:492.48:04-0.38:56-0.26:554:51New Moon22Mon
23Tue2:091.92:402.48:55-0.39:47-0.26:564:51Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed3:021.93:332.29:47-0.210:39-0.16:574:50Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu3:571.84:262.110:42-0.111:340.06:584:50Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri4:541.75:202.011:420.16:594:49First Quarter26Fri
27Sat5:511.76:131.812:300.112:450.27:004:49First Quarter27Sat
28Sun6:491.67:071.71:240.11:490.37:014:49First Quarter28Sun
29Mon7:511.68:061.52:180.22:530.37:024:48First Quarter29Mon
30Tue8:561.69:081.53:100.23:550.47:034:48Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 2:48 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% 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 Waxing Gibbous (79% 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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