Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 23m at 3:25 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:351.82:032.28:20-0.39:10-0.27:044:48New Moon1Fri
2Sat2:241.82:522.29:08-0.39:58-0.27:054:48Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun3:151.83:432.29:59-0.310:51-0.27:064:48Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon4:101.74:382.110:55-0.211:47-0.17:074:48Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue5:081.75:341.911:59-0.17:084:48First Quarter5Tue
6Wed6:081.76:321.812:45-0.11:060.07:084:48First Quarter6Wed
7Thu7:111.77:331.71:43-0.12:150.17:094:48First Quarter7Thu
8Fri8:211.78:411.62:42-0.13:250.17:104:48First Quarter8Fri
9Sat9:311.89:471.63:41-0.14:290.17:114:48Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:301.810:441.54:35-0.15:280.07:124:48Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:221.911:341.55:26-0.26:220.07:134:48Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:091.96:15-0.27:12-0.17:134:48Full Moon12Tue
13Wed12:221.612:511.97:02-0.27:56-0.17:144:48Full Moon13Wed
14Thu1:061.61:311.97:45-0.28:37-0.17:154:48Full Moon14Thu
15Fri1:481.52:071.98:25-0.29:14-0.17:154:49Full Moon15Fri
16Sat2:271.52:431.89:02-0.19:49-0.17:164:49Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun3:061.53:181.79:38-0.110:250.07:174:49Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon3:461.43:561.710:150.011:020.07:174:50Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue4:271.44:351.610:560.111:400.07:184:50Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:091.45:151.511:420.27:194:51Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:511.45:581.412:200.112:320.27:194:51Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:361.46:441.41:030.11:260.27:204:52Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat7:261.47:351.31:490.12:240.27:204:52Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun8:221.58:351.32:400.03:270.27:204:53Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon9:221.69:371.33:34-0.14:270.17:214:53Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue10:181.710:351.44:29-0.15:240.07:214:54Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:121.811:301.55:22-0.36:19-0.27:224:54Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:041.96:17-0.47:13-0.37:224:55New Moon28Thu
29Fri12:241.512:562.07:11-0.58:05-0.47:224:56New Moon29Fri
30Sat1:171.61:482.18:04-0.68:54-0.57:224:57New Moon30Sat
31Sun2:091.62:382.18:56-0.69:42-0.57:234:57Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 6:22 pm — 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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