Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : 4:17 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 33m at 9:33 am (1.4 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 - Jun 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:242.31:521.98:37-0.28:37-0.25:468:23Full Moon1Wed
2Thu2:192.42:471.99:30-0.39:32-0.25:468:24Full Moon2Thu
3Fri3:132.43:411.910:22-0.310:25-0.25:458:25Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:072.34:361.911:13-0.211:21-0.15:458:25Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:022.25:331.912:07-0.15:458:26Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:572.06:301.912:210.01:030.05:458:27Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:521.97:271.81:240.11:570.15:448:27Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed7:461.88:241.82:280.22:500.15:448:28Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu8:431.69:261.83:310.33:430.25:448:28Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri9:441.610:251.84:320.34:340.25:448:29Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:431.511:171.85:290.35:230.25:448:29Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:341.56:200.36:080.25:448:30Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:021.912:211.57:080.36:520.25:448:30Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:431.91:051.67:530.27:360.25:448:30Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:231.91:481.68:340.28:180.25:448:31New Moon15Wed
16Thu2:021.92:281.69:130.18:580.25:448:31New Moon16Thu
17Fri2:391.93:071.69:480.19:370.25:448:32New Moon17Fri
18Sat3:151.93:451.710:220.110:140.25:448:32New Moon18Sat
19Sun3:511.94:231.710:560.110:530.25:448:32Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:281.95:031.711:310.111:350.35:448:32Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:081.85:451.712:100.15:458:33Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:511.86:291.712:220.312:530.15:458:33Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:371.77:151.81:150.31:390.15:458:33First Quarter23Thu
24Fri7:271.78:061.82:110.32:290.15:458:33First Quarter24Fri
25Sat8:221.79:041.93:130.33:230.15:468:33First Quarter25Sat
26Sun9:251.610:082.04:180.24:230.05:468:33Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:321.611:102.15:220.15:230.05:468:33Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:351.76:230.06:22-0.15:478:33Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:102.212:361.87:23-0.17:22-0.25:478:33Full Moon29Wed
30Thu1:082.31:351.88:21-0.28:21-0.25:488:33Full Moon30Thu
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 12:55 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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