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 14m 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 - Jan 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:501.46:001.512:14-0.112:370.07:234:58Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:381.46:511.41:03-0.11:360.07:234:59Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue7:341.57:511.41:56-0.22:420.07:235:00Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed8:391.68:581.32:55-0.23:50-0.17:235:01Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu9:451.710:051.43:56-0.34:55-0.27:235:02Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:461.811:061.44:57-0.45:56-0.37:235:03Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:451.95:56-0.56:55-0.47:235:03New Moon7Sat
8Sun12:061.512:422.06:55-0.67:50-0.57:235:04New Moon8Sun
9Mon1:031.61:362.17:52-0.78:41-0.67:235:05New Moon9Mon
10Tue1:581.62:272.08:45-0.79:30-0.67:235:06New Moon10Tue
11Wed2:501.73:182.09:38-0.610:18-0.67:235:07Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu3:431.74:081.810:32-0.511:08-0.57:225:08Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:361.64:581.711:29-0.411:59-0.47:225:09Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:301.65:481.512:28-0.27:225:10First Quarter14Sat
15Sun6:231.56:381.412:50-0.31:28-0.17:225:11First Quarter15Sun
16Mon7:191.47:321.31:41-0.22:300.07:215:12First Quarter16Mon
17Tue8:211.48:331.22:34-0.13:320.17:215:13First Quarter17Tue
18Wed9:261.49:371.23:28-0.14:300.17:205:14Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:221.410:321.24:20-0.15:220.07:205:15Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:091.511:211.25:10-0.16:110.07:195:17Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:521.55:57-0.26:55-0.17:195:18Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:061.312:331.66:42-0.27:36-0.27:185:19Full Moon22Sun
23Mon12:491.31:101.67:25-0.38:12-0.27:185:20Full Moon23Mon
24Tue1:281.41:451.68:04-0.38:46-0.37:175:21Full Moon24Tue
25Wed2:051.42:191.68:42-0.39:17-0.37:175:22Full Moon25Wed
26Thu2:411.42:531.69:18-0.39:49-0.37:165:23Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri3:171.43:291.69:55-0.310:23-0.37:155:24Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat3:551.54:081.610:36-0.211:01-0.37:145:25Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:361.54:501.511:22-0.211:44-0.37:145:27Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:211.55:361.412:14-0.17:135:28Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue6:101.56:261.412:32-0.31:13-0.17:125:29Third Quarter31Tue
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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