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 5h 04m 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 - Oct 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:242.11:512.28:160.48:410.47:026:51New Moon1Sun
2Mon2:022.12:282.38:520.39:210.37:036:49New Moon2Mon
3Tue2:412.13:052.39:280.310:010.37:046:48New Moon3Tue
4Wed3:202.13:442.310:040.210:420.37:056:46Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:012.14:262.310:430.311:270.47:066:45Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri4:452.05:132.311:270.37:076:43Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:352.06:052.312:190.412:180.47:086:42Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:291.97:002.21:170.51:170.47:096:40First Quarter8Sun
9Mon7:281.98:012.22:190.52:230.57:106:39First Quarter9Mon
10Tue8:341.99:102.23:240.53:340.57:116:37First Quarter10Tue
11Wed9:481.910:222.24:280.44:460.47:126:36Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:592.011:252.25:280.45:510.47:126:34Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:582.26:230.26:520.37:136:33Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:212.212:522.37:140.27:490.27:146:32Full Moon14Sat
15Sun1:132.21:422.48:030.18:420.17:156:30Full Moon15Sun
16Mon2:012.22:282.48:490.19:300.17:166:29Full Moon16Mon
17Tue2:472.23:122.49:310.110:150.27:176:27Full Moon17Tue
18Wed3:302.13:532.310:120.210:590.37:186:26Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu4:132.04:352.310:520.311:440.47:196:25Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:571.95:172.111:330.47:206:23Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:431.86:012.012:310.512:170.57:216:22Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:311.76:471.91:210.61:070.67:226:21Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon7:201.77:351.92:120.72:010.77:236:19Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue8:141.78:281.83:040.72:590.87:246:18Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed9:151.79:281.83:560.74:000.87:256:17Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu10:161.710:281.84:460.64:590.77:266:16Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:091.811:191.85:310.65:520.67:276:14Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:531.96:130.56:410.57:286:13Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:041.911:471.95:540.46:280.46:295:12Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:162.26:350.37:140.36:305:11New Moon30Mon
31Tue12:302.012:572.37:160.27:580.26:315:10New Moon31Tue
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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