Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 37m at 1:43 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:53 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Oct 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:581.98:332.12:530.52:480.57:036:50Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu9:071.89:452.13:570.63:560.67:046:48Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri10:201.810:512.04:580.65:010.67:056:47Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:211.911:442.05:520.55:590.67:066:45Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:112.06:390.56:510.57:066:44Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:282.012:552.17:220.57:380.57:076:42Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue1:082.01:342.18:010.48:220.47:086:41New Moon7Tue
8Wed1:452.12:112.28:360.49:020.47:096:39New Moon8Wed
9Thu2:212.02:452.29:090.49:380.47:106:38New Moon9Thu
10Fri2:562.03:182.29:400.410:130.47:116:37New Moon10Fri
11Sat3:302.03:512.210:100.410:470.57:126:35Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:061.94:262.210:410.511:240.57:136:34Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:431.85:032.111:150.57:146:32Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:231.85:442.112:040.611:54 AM0.67:156:31Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:071.76:292.012:500.612:410.67:166:29First Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:561.77:192.01:420.71:350.77:176:28First Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:491.78:162.02:380.72:370.77:186:27First Quarter17Fri
18Sat8:521.79:212.03:380.63:450.67:196:25First Quarter18Sat
19Sun10:001.810:282.14:390.54:540.57:206:24Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:032.011:282.25:350.45:580.47:216:23Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:002.26:270.26:570.27:226:21Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:242.212:532.37:190.17:550.17:236:20Full Moon22Wed
23Thu1:182.31:452.58:09-0.18:510.07:246:19Full Moon23Thu
24Fri2:102.32:362.68:58-0.19:43-0.17:256:17Full Moon24Fri
25Sat3:012.23:272.69:46-0.110:350.07:266:16Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun2:522.13:182.59:34-0.110:280.16:275:15Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:442.04:112.410:240.111:260.26:285:14Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:391.95:072.311:200.26:295:13Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:371.86:042.112:260.312:210.46:305:11Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:361.87:032.01:270.41:260.56:315:10Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri7:421.78:081.92:270.52:320.56:325:09Third Quarter31Fri
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 4:18 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 32% 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 (32% 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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