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 4h 07m 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 - Sep 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:332.04:592.111:190.26:377:37Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:151.95:412.112:000.411:58 AM0.46:387:35Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:591.86:242.012:480.512:400.56:397:34Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun6:441.77:081.91:390.61:250.66:397:32Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon7:321.77:561.92:310.72:140.76:407:31Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue8:251.68:511.93:260.83:080.76:417:29Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed9:271.69:541.94:230.84:070.76:427:28Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu10:311.710:531.95:150.75:050.76:437:26Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:251.811:422.06:020.65:590.66:447:25Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:121.96:460.56:490.56:457:23Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:262.112:552.07:270.47:380.46:457:22New Moon11Sun
12Mon1:092.11:382.18:080.38:250.36:467:20New Moon12Mon
13Tue1:512.22:192.28:470.29:100.26:477:18New Moon13Tue
14Wed2:332.23:002.39:260.29:540.26:487:17New Moon14Wed
15Thu3:162.23:432.410:050.110:390.26:497:15Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri4:002.24:282.410:470.111:280.36:507:14Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:472.15:182.411:330.26:507:12Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:392.06:122.312:230.312:260.36:517:11First Quarter18Sun
19Mon6:341.97:092.31:240.41:250.36:527:09First Quarter19Mon
20Tue7:331.98:122.22:280.52:300.46:537:08First Quarter20Tue
21Wed8:411.99:232.23:340.53:400.46:547:06First Quarter21Wed
22Thu9:571.910:362.24:400.54:510.46:557:04Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:082.011:372.25:400.45:560.46:567:03Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:072.16:340.36:550.36:567:01Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:302.212:592.27:240.37:500.36:577:00Full Moon25Sun
26Mon1:192.21:462.38:100.28:410.36:586:58Full Moon26Mon
27Tue2:032.22:292.38:530.29:260.36:596:57Full Moon27Tue
28Wed2:452.23:092.39:310.210:080.37:006:55Full Moon28Wed
29Thu3:242.13:462.310:080.310:480.47:016:54Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri4:032.04:242.210:430.411:280.57:026:52Waning Gibbous30Fri
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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