Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : 3:25 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 56m at 8:33 am (1.4 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 - May 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:481.96:191.712:090.21:030.36:117:57Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:341.87:071.612:590.41:520.46:107:58First Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:211.77:571.61:530.52:420.56:097:59First Quarter3Thu
4Fri8:121.68:521.62:480.53:330.56:088:00First Quarter4Fri
5Sat9:101.69:531.63:470.54:240.56:078:01First Quarter5Sat
6Sun10:121.610:491.74:460.55:110.46:058:02Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:071.611:361.85:400.45:550.46:048:02Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:541.66:290.36:380.36:038:03Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:191.912:381.77:160.27:190.26:028:04Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:002.01:211.78:020.18:010.26:018:05Full Moon10Thu
11Fri1:412.02:031.88:450.18:430.16:008:06Full Moon11Fri
12Sat2:212.12:451.89:270.09:240.05:598:07Full Moon12Sat
13Sun3:032.13:281.810:080.010:060.05:598:08Full Moon13Sun
14Mon3:462.24:121.810:520.010:510.05:588:09Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:322.15:011.811:390.011:410.15:578:10Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:232.15:541.812:320.15:568:11Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:172.06:491.812:390.11:280.15:558:11Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:142.07:471.81:430.22:270.15:548:12Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat8:141.98:521.82:500.23:260.15:548:13Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun9:221.810:011.93:590.24:260.15:538:14Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon10:301.811:052.05:070.15:240.05:528:15Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:321.86:090.16:170.05:518:16Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:022.112:271.87:070.07:090.05:518:16Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:542.11:191.88:02-0.18:00-0.15:508:17New Moon24Thu
25Fri1:432.22:081.88:52-0.18:480.05:508:18New Moon25Fri
26Sat2:292.22:541.89:38-0.19:320.05:498:19New Moon26Sat
27Sun3:122.13:381.810:210.010:140.15:488:20New Moon27Sun
28Mon3:532.04:221.711:030.110:560.25:488:20Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:342.05:061.711:450.111:390.35:478:21Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:161.95:511.612:280.25:478:22Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:591.86:361.612:260.41:120.35:478:22Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 11:59 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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