Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:39 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 05m at 9:20 pm (1.8 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 - Jul 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:441.56:300.26:180.25:488:33Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:141.912:321.67:200.27:050.25:498:33Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:571.91:181.68:060.27:510.25:498:33New Moon3Mon
4Tue1:381.92:021.68:470.18:340.25:508:33New Moon4Tue
5Wed2:161.92:421.79:250.19:150.25:508:33New Moon5Wed
6Thu2:531.93:211.710:000.19:520.25:518:33New Moon6Thu
7Fri3:281.93:591.710:330.110:290.25:518:32Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:041.94:361.711:050.111:080.35:528:32Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:411.85:151.711:390.211:490.35:528:32Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:191.85:551.712:160.25:538:31Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:001.76:361.712:340.412:550.25:548:31First Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:431.77:191.81:240.41:390.25:548:31First Quarter12Wed
13Thu7:301.68:081.82:180.42:270.25:558:30First Quarter13Thu
14Fri8:241.69:041.93:170.43:200.25:568:30First Quarter14Fri
15Sat9:261.610:072.04:200.34:190.15:568:29Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:321.611:092.15:220.25:200.15:578:29Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:351.76:220.16:200.05:588:28Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:082.212:341.87:210.07:21-0.15:598:28Full Moon18Tue
19Wed1:052.31:331.98:18-0.18:21-0.25:598:27Full Moon19Wed
20Thu2:022.32:302.09:11-0.29:18-0.26:008:26Full Moon20Thu
21Fri2:562.33:242.010:01-0.310:13-0.26:018:26Full Moon21Fri
22Sat3:492.34:182.110:49-0.211:08-0.26:028:25Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:412.25:132.111:39-0.26:028:24Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:342.06:082.012:060.012:31-0.16:038:23Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:271.97:022.01:070.11:230.06:048:23Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:191.87:561.92:090.22:150.16:058:22Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu8:131.68:551.93:100.33:080.26:068:21Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri9:131.69:581.94:120.44:030.36:078:20Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat10:181.510:561.95:100.44:570.36:078:19Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:151.511:461.96:030.45:490.36:088:18Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon12:061.66:510.46:380.36:098:17Waning Crescent31Mon
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 12:59 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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