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 1h 08m at 4:39 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:381.74:501.911:040.56:335:08Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:231.65:341.912:030.611:52 AM0.66:345:07Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:101.66:201.812:500.612:450.76:355:06Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:001.67:111.81:390.61:440.76:365:05Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:561.78:091.82:310.62:460.66:375:04Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun8:571.89:111.83:230.53:490.56:385:03Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:531.910:071.84:140.44:470.46:395:02Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:442.011:001.95:020.25:410.36:405:01Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:332.211:512.05:510.16:350.16:415:00New Moon9Wed
10Thu12:222.36:400.07:280.06:425:00New Moon10Thu
11Fri12:422.01:122.47:30-0.18:19-0.16:434:59New Moon11Fri
12Sat1:322.02:022.58:19-0.29:09-0.16:444:58New Moon12Sat
13Sun2:232.02:532.49:08-0.210:00-0.16:454:57Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon3:161.93:462.310:00-0.110:550.06:474:56Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:121.94:432.210:580.011:540.16:484:56Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:121.85:412.112:020.16:494:55First Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:131.86:402.012:540.11:100.26:504:54First Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:181.87:441.81:540.22:190.36:514:54First Quarter18Fri
19Sat8:301.88:521.72:530.23:280.36:524:53First Quarter19Sat
20Sun9:381.89:531.73:490.24:310.36:534:52Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:331.910:461.74:410.15:270.26:544:52Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:212.011:321.75:280.16:180.26:554:51Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:042.06:120.17:040.26:564:51Full Moon23Wed
24Thu12:151.712:432.06:550.07:470.16:574:50Full Moon24Thu
25Fri12:561.71:202.07:340.08:250.16:584:50Full Moon25Fri
26Sat1:361.71:542.08:110.09:010.16:594:49Full Moon26Sat
27Sun2:141.62:291.98:470.19:360.17:004:49Full Moon27Sun
28Mon2:511.63:041.99:210.110:100.27:014:49Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:301.63:401.89:570.210:470.27:024:49Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:101.54:191.810:360.211:260.27:034:48Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 7:06 am — 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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