Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:40 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 09m at 8:24 pm (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Mar 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:171.61:371.78:01-0.28:31-0.16:386:01Full Moon1Sat
2Sun1:541.62:101.78:38-0.29:02-0.16:366:02Full Moon2Sun
3Mon2:291.62:431.79:13-0.29:32-0.16:356:03Full Moon3Mon
4Tue3:021.63:161.69:48-0.110:01-0.16:346:04Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed3:361.63:511.610:230.010:330.06:326:05Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:121.64:281.511:010.011:070.06:316:06Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:501.65:071.511:430.111:480.16:296:07Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:311.65:491.412:300.26:286:08Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun6:161.66:371.412:340.11:240.26:266:08Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon7:091.67:331.31:270.12:250.36:256:09Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue8:141.68:411.42:290.13:320.26:236:10Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed9:241.79:501.53:370.14:350.16:226:11Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:281.810:511.64:430.05:330.06:206:12Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:271.911:481.85:44-0.26:27-0.26:196:13Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:212.06:44-0.37:19-0.36:176:14New Moon15Sat
16Sun12:421.91:142.17:40-0.58:08-0.46:166:15New Moon16Sun
17Mon1:342.02:042.18:33-0.58:54-0.56:146:16New Moon17Mon
18Tue2:252.12:532.09:25-0.59:41-0.46:136:17Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:152.13:432.010:17-0.410:28-0.46:116:18Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:072.14:341.811:13-0.311:20-0.26:106:19Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:012.05:271.712:12-0.16:086:20First Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:561.96:211.612:16-0.11:130.16:076:21First Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:551.87:211.51:150.02:160.26:056:22First Quarter23Sun
24Mon8:021.78:301.52:170.13:200.36:046:23First Quarter24Mon
25Tue9:171.69:411.53:230.24:200.36:026:24Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:201.610:381.54:250.25:130.36:006:25Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:101.711:271.65:210.26:000.25:596:25Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:531.76:110.16:430.25:576:26Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:101.712:321.76:570.17:210.15:566:27Full Moon29Sat
30Sun12:491.81:081.87:380.07:560.15:546:28Full Moon30Sun
31Mon1:251.81:421.88:160.08:270.15:536:29Full Moon31Mon
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 12:02 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Tappahannock, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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