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 6h 15m 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 - Apr 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:381.88:091.62:020.12:560.25:526:30Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun8:531.89:251.73:140.14:020.15:516:30Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:051.810:311.84:230.05:010.15:496:31Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:051.911:291.95:260.05:550.05:486:32Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:581.96:25-0.16:46-0.15:466:33Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:212.012:471.97:19-0.27:33-0.15:456:34New Moon6Thu
7Fri1:082.11:321.98:08-0.28:16-0.15:436:35New Moon7Fri
8Sat1:512.12:141.98:52-0.28:56-0.15:426:36New Moon8Sat
9Sun2:312.12:541.89:34-0.19:340.05:406:37Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:102.03:341.810:140.010:110.15:396:38Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue3:491.94:161.710:560.110:510.25:376:39Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:301.84:591.611:400.311:340.35:366:40Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:121.75:431.612:260.45:346:41First Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:571.76:291.512:220.41:140.55:336:41First Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:451.67:211.51:140.52:060.55:326:42First Quarter15Sat
16Sun7:401.68:201.52:110.53:000.55:306:43First Quarter16Sun
17Mon8:431.69:211.63:120.53:520.55:296:44Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue9:441.610:151.74:110.44:410.45:276:45Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed10:361.711:011.85:050.35:260.35:266:46Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu11:231.711:461.95:550.26:100.25:256:47Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:081.86:440.16:540.15:236:48Full Moon21Fri
22Sat12:302.012:531.97:320.07:380.05:226:49Full Moon22Sat
23Sun1:142.11:381.98:18-0.18:22-0.15:216:50Full Moon23Sun
24Mon1:582.22:231.99:03-0.29:06-0.15:196:51Full Moon24Mon
25Tue2:442.23:101.99:49-0.19:52-0.15:186:52Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed3:332.24:011.910:40-0.110:440.05:176:53Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:272.24:551.811:360.011:430.05:166:53Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:232.15:531.812:350.15:146:54Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:222.06:531.812:480.11:370.15:136:55Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun8:261.99:011.81:560.23:390.26:127:56Third Quarter30Sun
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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