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 6h 25m 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 - Apr 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:322.04:581.711:420.011:420.15:536:29Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:211.85:461.612:350.25:516:30First Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:101.76:371.512:340.21:300.35:496:31First Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:021.67:331.51:290.32:270.45:486:32First Quarter4Wed
5Thu8:031.68:381.52:280.43:250.45:466:33First Quarter5Thu
6Fri9:121.59:421.53:290.44:180.45:456:34Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:101.610:341.64:270.45:050.45:436:35Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:581.611:191.75:180.35:480.35:426:36Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:401.76:060.26:280.35:416:37Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:001.812:201.76:510.17:060.25:396:38Full Moon10Tue
11Wed12:391.912:591.87:330.17:430.15:386:39Full Moon11Wed
12Thu1:161.91:351.88:120.08:180.15:366:39Full Moon12Thu
13Fri1:522.02:121.88:500.08:520.05:356:40Full Moon13Fri
14Sat2:292.02:501.89:270.09:290.05:336:41Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun3:072.03:301.810:070.010:090.15:326:42Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:502.04:151.710:520.110:540.15:316:43Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:372.05:041.711:440.111:480.25:296:44Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:292.05:571.712:400.25:286:45Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:251.96:551.712:490.21:410.25:266:46Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:281.98:021.71:550.22:450.25:256:47Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat8:391.99:141.83:070.23:490.25:246:48Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:501.910:201.94:160.14:480.15:226:49Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:511.911:182.05:200.05:430.05:216:50Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:472.06:20-0.16:35-0.15:206:50Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:122.212:402.07:16-0.27:25-0.15:186:51New Moon25Wed
26Thu1:022.21:292.08:08-0.28:12-0.15:176:52New Moon26Thu
27Fri1:502.22:151.98:55-0.28:56-0.15:166:53New Moon27Fri
28Sat2:352.23:001.99:41-0.19:390.05:156:54Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:182.14:461.811:270.011:230.16:137:55Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon5:032.05:321.712:140.26:127:56Waxing Crescent30Mon
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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