Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 43m at 5:10 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:481.511:001.24:490.05:520.17:234:58Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:321.611:461.35:35-0.16:370.07:234:59Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:131.66:20-0.27:20-0.17:235:00Full Moon3Mon
4Tue12:301.312:521.77:04-0.27:59-0.27:235:01Full Moon4Tue
5Wed1:111.41:301.77:46-0.38:35-0.27:235:02Full Moon5Wed
6Thu1:511.42:061.78:26-0.39:10-0.37:235:03Full Moon6Thu
7Fri2:291.42:431.79:05-0.39:45-0.37:235:04Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat3:091.53:221.79:46-0.310:22-0.37:235:05Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun3:501.54:041.710:30-0.311:04-0.37:235:06Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon4:361.54:501.611:21-0.211:51-0.37:235:06Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:241.55:391.512:17-0.27:235:07Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:171.66:321.412:41-0.31:19-0.17:225:08Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu7:141.67:321.41:37-0.32:25-0.17:225:09Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri8:211.68:411.32:38-0.33:36-0.17:225:10Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat9:331.79:521.33:42-0.44:43-0.27:215:12Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:391.810:571.44:46-0.45:45-0.37:215:13Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:391.811:571.55:47-0.56:44-0.47:215:14Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:341.96:46-0.67:38-0.57:205:15New Moon18Tue
19Wed12:531.51:261.97:41-0.68:27-0.57:205:16New Moon19Wed
20Thu1:451.62:121.98:33-0.69:11-0.57:195:17New Moon20Thu
21Fri2:331.62:571.89:20-0.59:53-0.57:195:18Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat3:191.63:391.710:07-0.410:35-0.47:185:19Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun4:041.54:221.610:54-0.311:17-0.37:185:20Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:491.55:041.511:43-0.17:175:21Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:331.45:471.312:00-0.212:340.07:165:22First Quarter25Tue
26Wed6:181.46:321.212:43-0.11:260.17:165:23First Quarter26Wed
27Thu7:051.37:211.11:28-0.12:220.27:155:25First Quarter27Thu
28Fri8:011.38:201.12:160.03:220.27:145:26First Quarter28Fri
29Sat9:051.39:241.13:100.04:200.27:145:27Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:041.410:221.14:050.05:120.17:135:28Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:551.411:121.24:58-0.16:000.07:125:29Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 8:11 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 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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