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 50m at 3:40 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:061.79:442.14:000.63:580.56:367:38Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:151.810:502.25:040.55:050.46:377:36Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:201.911:512.36:030.46:080.36:387:35Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:192.06:580.27:090.16:397:33Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:482.41:152.27:520.18:090.06:407:32Full Moon5Wed
6Thu1:432.42:102.38:430.09:050.06:417:30Full Moon6Thu
7Fri2:352.43:022.49:31-0.19:590.06:427:29Full Moon7Fri
8Sat3:262.43:532.410:18-0.110:520.06:427:27Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun4:162.34:442.411:050.011:470.16:437:25Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:072.25:382.411:540.16:447:24Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:012.06:322.312:460.312:480.26:457:22Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:551.97:282.21:470.41:440.46:467:21Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu7:511.88:272.12:490.52:430.56:477:19Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri8:551.79:352.03:510.63:440.66:477:18Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat10:051.710:392.04:510.64:460.66:487:16Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:071.811:322.05:450.65:420.66:497:15Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:571.96:320.66:330.66:507:13Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:162.012:411.97:140.57:200.56:517:11Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:572.11:222.07:530.58:040.56:527:10New Moon19Wed
20Thu1:342.12:002.18:290.48:450.46:537:08New Moon20Thu
21Fri2:102.12:352.19:030.49:230.46:537:07New Moon21Fri
22Sat2:452.13:092.29:340.49:580.46:547:05New Moon22Sat
23Sun3:202.03:432.210:040.410:340.56:557:04Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:552.04:182.210:350.411:110.56:567:02Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:311.94:552.211:090.411:520.66:577:00Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:121.95:362.211:490.56:586:59Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:561.86:232.112:390.612:350.56:596:57First Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:461.87:142.11:330.61:290.67:006:56First Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:411.88:122.12:320.62:310.67:006:54First Quarter29Sat
30Sun8:441.89:192.13:350.63:400.67:016:53First Quarter30Sun
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 6:06 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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