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 3h 52m 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 - Feb 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:341.74:581.711:31-0.511:55-0.57:115:30Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:291.75:491.612:32-0.37:115:31First Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:241.66:421.412:48-0.41:34-0.27:105:32First Quarter3Sat
4Sun7:241.57:411.31:43-0.32:380.07:095:33First Quarter4Sun
5Mon8:321.58:481.22:40-0.23:430.07:085:34First Quarter5Mon
6Tue9:411.59:541.23:39-0.14:430.07:075:35Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:381.510:501.24:36-0.15:370.07:065:36Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:271.511:391.35:28-0.16:260.07:055:37Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:101.66:17-0.27:10-0.17:045:39Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:241.412:491.67:03-0.27:49-0.27:035:40Full Moon10Sat
11Sun1:051.41:251.67:44-0.28:23-0.27:025:41Full Moon11Sun
12Mon1:431.51:591.68:22-0.38:55-0.27:015:42Full Moon12Mon
13Tue2:181.52:321.68:58-0.39:25-0.26:595:43Full Moon13Tue
14Wed2:521.53:051.69:32-0.29:55-0.26:585:44Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu3:271.53:391.610:08-0.210:27-0.26:575:45Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri4:031.54:161.510:46-0.111:02-0.26:565:46Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:411.54:551.511:290.011:43-0.16:555:47Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:231.55:391.412:180.06:535:48Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon6:101.56:271.412:29-0.11:140.16:525:49Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue7:031.57:241.31:22-0.12:170.16:515:50Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed8:071.68:321.32:23-0.13:260.16:505:52Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu9:191.79:441.43:31-0.14:330.06:485:53Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:271.810:491.54:38-0.25:34-0.26:475:54Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:281.911:491.65:42-0.46:32-0.36:465:55Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:252.06:43-0.57:26-0.46:445:56New Moon25Sun
26Mon12:461.81:182.07:41-0.68:16-0.56:435:57New Moon26Mon
27Tue1:391.92:092.08:34-0.69:02-0.66:425:58New Moon27Tue
28Wed2:301.92:572.09:26-0.69:48-0.56:405:59Waxing Crescent28Wed
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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