Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 24m at 4:17 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:19 pm (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Mar 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:111.510:341.34:200.15:160.26:386:00Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:021.611:231.55:150.06:030.16:376:01Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:481.76:07-0.16:48-0.16:356:02Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:101.612:331.86:57-0.27:30-0.26:346:03Full Moon4Fri
5Sat12:541.71:161.87:45-0.38:11-0.36:336:04Full Moon5Sat
6Sun1:381.81:591.98:31-0.48:51-0.46:316:05Full Moon6Sun
7Mon2:221.92:431.99:16-0.49:33-0.46:306:06Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue3:072.03:281.810:03-0.410:17-0.46:286:07Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed3:552.04:171.810:55-0.311:06-0.36:276:08Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:471.95:091.711:52-0.26:256:09Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:421.96:041.612:02-0.212:53-0.16:246:10Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:421.87:051.51:02-0.11:580.06:226:11Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun7:501.78:161.52:09-0.13:070.16:216:12Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon9:081.79:331.53:190.04:130.16:196:13Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:181.710:401.64:28-0.15:120.06:186:14Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:151.811:361.75:30-0.16:060.06:166:15Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:061.86:26-0.16:55-0.16:156:16Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:251.812:511.87:18-0.27:39-0.16:136:17New Moon18Fri
19Sat1:101.81:321.88:04-0.28:18-0.16:126:18New Moon19Sat
20Sun1:501.92:091.88:45-0.28:54-0.16:106:19New Moon20Sun
21Mon2:261.92:461.89:23-0.19:27-0.16:096:20New Moon21Mon
22Tue3:011.93:221.710:000.010:000.06:076:21Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed3:371.84:001.610:370.110:350.16:066:21Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:141.74:391.611:170.211:130.26:046:22Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:531.75:211.511:590.311:560.36:026:23Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:361.66:051.412:460.46:016:24First Quarter26Sat
27Sun6:211.66:521.412:440.31:370.45:596:25First Quarter27Sun
28Mon7:131.57:481.41:380.42:340.45:586:26First Quarter28Mon
29Tue8:151.58:521.42:390.43:320.45:566:27First Quarter29Tue
30Wed9:201.69:531.53:420.34:270.35:556:28Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu10:181.710:461.74:420.25:170.25:536:29Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 7:18 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 71% 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 (71% 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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