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 2h 19m 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 - Jul 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:052.32:321.99:15-0.29:18-0.25:488:33Full Moon1Fri
2Sat2:592.33:261.910:05-0.210:12-0.25:498:33Full Moon2Sat
3Sun3:512.24:201.910:53-0.211:06-0.15:498:33Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon4:422.15:131.911:43-0.15:508:33Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:332.06:071.912:030.012:33-0.15:508:33Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:231.86:581.91:020.11:230.05:518:32Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu7:121.77:491.82:010.22:110.15:518:32Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri8:021.68:421.82:590.33:000.25:528:32Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat8:571.59:401.83:580.43:500.35:538:32Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun9:571.510:361.84:540.44:400.35:538:31Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:551.511:261.85:470.45:290.35:548:31Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue11:461.56:350.36:160.35:558:30Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:101.812:331.57:200.37:020.35:558:30Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:531.91:181.68:040.27:480.25:568:30New Moon14Thu
15Fri1:331.92:011.68:430.28:320.25:578:29New Moon15Fri
16Sat2:121.92:411.79:200.19:140.25:578:29New Moon16Sat
17Sun2:502.03:191.79:540.19:530.25:588:28New Moon17Sun
18Mon3:271.93:571.810:280.110:330.25:598:27Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue4:041.94:361.811:030.111:150.26:008:27Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:441.95:181.911:410.16:008:26Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:281.96:031.912:020.212:230.16:018:25Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:151.86:511.912:550.31:100.16:028:25First Quarter22Fri
23Sat7:051.77:432.01:520.32:020.16:038:24First Quarter23Sat
24Sun8:001.78:412.02:540.32:580.16:038:23First Quarter24Sun
25Mon9:031.79:482.14:000.34:010.16:048:22Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:131.710:552.15:060.25:050.16:058:22Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:211.711:572.26:090.16:080.06:068:21Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:231.87:080.07:10-0.16:078:20Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:562.21:221.98:040.08:10-0.16:088:19Full Moon29Fri
30Sat1:512.32:182.08:57-0.19:06-0.16:088:18Full Moon30Sat
31Sun2:432.33:102.09:44-0.19:58-0.16:098:17Full Moon31Sun
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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