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 3h 16m 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 - Jul 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:491.67:261.61:290.41:490.35:488:33First Quarter1Sun
2Mon7:331.58:111.72:200.52:320.35:488:33First Quarter2Mon
3Tue8:221.59:021.73:140.53:180.35:498:33First Quarter3Tue
4Wed9:181.59:581.84:120.44:090.35:498:33Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:181.510:531.95:090.45:030.25:508:33Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:151.511:452.06:030.35:560.25:518:33Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:091.66:560.16:500.15:518:32Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:362.11:021.77:490.07:440.05:528:32Full Moon8Sun
9Mon1:282.21:551.88:40-0.18:39-0.15:528:32Full Moon9Mon
10Tue2:202.22:481.99:29-0.29:32-0.25:538:31Full Moon10Tue
11Wed3:112.33:391.910:17-0.210:25-0.25:548:31Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:032.24:322.011:06-0.211:20-0.15:548:31Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:552.25:272.011:57-0.25:558:30Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:502.16:242.012:20-0.112:50-0.15:568:30Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:451.97:202.01:240.01:45-0.15:568:29Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon7:411.88:202.02:280.12:400.05:578:29Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue8:411.79:252.03:340.23:370.15:588:28Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed9:471.610:312.04:390.24:350.15:588:28Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:521.611:292.05:390.25:310.15:598:27Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:491.66:350.26:250.16:008:26Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:202.012:411.67:270.27:160.26:018:26Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:072.01:291.78:140.28:050.26:028:25New Moon22Sun
23Mon1:502.02:141.78:570.18:500.26:028:24New Moon23Mon
24Tue2:292.02:541.89:350.19:300.26:038:24New Moon24Tue
25Wed3:052.03:331.810:100.110:090.26:048:23New Moon25Wed
26Thu3:411.94:111.810:420.110:460.36:058:22Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:171.94:481.811:150.211:250.36:068:21Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat4:541.85:271.811:480.26:068:20Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:331.76:061.812:060.412:240.36:078:20Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:131.76:461.812:520.51:020.36:088:19First Quarter30Mon
31Tue6:551.67:291.81:410.51:450.36:098:18First Quarter31Tue
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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