Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 16m at 4:39 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:33 am (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Mar 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:491.76:101.512:09-0.212:560.06:396:00Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:461.77:081.41:06-0.12:010.06:376:01Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:511.78:171.42:10-0.13:110.06:366:02Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat9:071.79:331.53:21-0.14:190.06:346:03Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:181.810:411.64:30-0.25:21-0.16:336:04Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:201.911:421.75:34-0.36:19-0.26:316:05Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:161.96:35-0.47:12-0.36:306:06New Moon7Tue
8Wed12:371.81:072.07:31-0.48:00-0.46:296:07New Moon8Wed
9Thu1:271.91:531.98:22-0.48:44-0.46:276:08New Moon9Thu
10Fri2:141.92:371.99:09-0.49:25-0.36:266:09New Moon10Fri
11Sat2:581.93:191.89:55-0.310:05-0.36:246:10Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun3:401.94:021.710:40-0.210:46-0.16:236:11Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:231.84:451.611:270.011:290.06:216:12Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:071.75:291.512:160.16:206:13Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:511.66:141.412:140.11:060.36:186:14First Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:381.57:041.41:020.22:000.46:176:15First Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:321.58:031.31:550.32:580.46:156:16First Quarter17Fri
18Sat8:371.59:091.32:550.33:550.46:146:17First Quarter18Sat
19Sun9:431.510:091.43:550.34:470.46:126:18Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:371.610:581.54:500.25:330.36:106:18Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:221.611:431.65:410.16:160.26:096:19Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:051.76:290.06:570.16:076:20Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:251.712:451.87:14-0.17:360.06:066:21Full Moon23Thu
24Fri1:051.81:251.87:57-0.18:13-0.16:046:22Full Moon24Fri
25Sat1:441.92:041.88:39-0.28:50-0.26:036:23Full Moon25Sat
26Sun2:242.02:441.89:20-0.29:29-0.26:016:24Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:052.03:271.810:03-0.210:11-0.26:006:25Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:502.04:141.810:52-0.110:59-0.15:586:26Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:402.05:051.711:460.011:530.05:576:27Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:341.95:591.712:460.15:556:28Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri6:321.96:591.612:550.01:490.15:546:29Third Quarter31Fri
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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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