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 3h 54m 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 - Sep 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:202.01:472.08:200.48:260.46:377:37New Moon1Fri
2Sat1:582.12:242.08:550.39:070.46:387:36New Moon2Sat
3Sun2:342.13:002.19:280.39:450.36:387:34New Moon3Sun
4Mon3:092.13:352.110:000.310:220.36:397:33Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue3:462.04:122.110:330.311:020.46:407:31Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:242.04:512.211:090.311:450.46:417:30Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:062.05:352.211:500.36:427:28Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:521.96:232.212:350.512:370.46:437:27First Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:431.97:162.21:310.51:320.46:437:25First Quarter9Sat
10Sun7:391.88:162.22:330.52:330.46:447:24First Quarter10Sun
11Mon8:441.89:242.23:390.53:410.46:457:22First Quarter11Mon
12Tue9:571.910:352.24:450.54:520.46:467:20Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:072.011:392.35:470.45:580.36:477:19Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:092.16:430.27:000.26:487:17Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:372.31:052.27:370.17:590.16:497:16Full Moon15Fri
16Sat1:312.41:582.38:270.18:540.16:497:14Full Moon16Sat
17Sun2:212.42:482.49:140.09:450.16:507:13Full Moon17Sun
18Mon3:082.33:352.49:580.010:340.26:517:11Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue3:542.24:202.410:410.111:220.36:527:09Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:402.15:072.311:240.26:537:08Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:272.05:532.212:130.412:090.46:547:06Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:151.96:412.11:070.612:580.56:557:05Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat7:051.87:292.02:010.71:490.66:557:03Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun7:571.78:221.92:570.72:440.76:567:02Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon8:581.79:241.93:540.83:430.86:577:00Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue10:041.710:261.94:480.84:430.86:586:59Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:021.811:191.95:360.75:370.76:596:57Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:501.96:200.66:270.67:006:55Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:032.012:322.07:000.57:140.57:016:54Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:442.01:122.17:380.57:580.57:026:52New Moon30Sat
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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