Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 25m at 2:37 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:522.04:191.710:570.110:540.15:468:24Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:352.05:051.711:410.111:420.25:468:24Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:232.05:541.712:300.15:458:25Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:141.96:461.712:370.21:220.15:458:26Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:071.97:411.81:380.22:160.15:458:26Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri8:041.88:411.82:430.23:120.15:448:27Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat9:071.89:471.93:500.24:110.05:448:27Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun10:151.810:512.04:580.15:080.05:448:28Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:181.811:502.16:010.06:04-0.15:448:28Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:161.87:000.06:59-0.15:448:29Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:452.21:121.87:58-0.17:53-0.15:448:29New Moon11Wed
12Thu1:382.22:061.88:51-0.18:46-0.15:448:30New Moon12Thu
13Fri2:292.22:571.89:41-0.19:35-0.15:448:30New Moon13Fri
14Sat3:172.23:451.810:27-0.110:220.05:448:31Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:032.14:331.811:130.011:100.15:448:31Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:492.05:221.711:590.111:590.25:448:31Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:341.96:101.712:460.25:448:32Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:201.76:571.612:520.31:310.25:448:32First Quarter18Wed
19Thu7:041.67:441.61:460.42:160.35:448:32First Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:501.68:331.62:400.53:000.35:458:32First Quarter20Fri
21Sat8:411.59:261.73:350.53:450.45:458:33First Quarter21Sat
22Sun9:391.410:201.74:320.54:320.45:458:33Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:361.411:091.85:240.45:180.35:458:33Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:281.511:551.86:140.36:030.35:468:33Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:151.57:010.36:490.25:468:33Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:381.91:011.67:480.27:350.25:468:33Full Moon26Thu
27Fri1:222.01:461.68:320.18:220.15:478:33Full Moon27Fri
28Sat2:052.02:311.79:150.09:080.05:478:33Full Moon28Sat
29Sun2:492.13:151.79:560.09:530.05:478:33Full Moon29Sun
30Mon3:332.14:001.710:38-0.110:390.05:488:33Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 5:30 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 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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