Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 06m at 1:03 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 6:43 pm (1.9 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 - Nov 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:521.79:141.83:250.53:370.66:335:08Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:531.810:091.84:170.54:350.56:345:07Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:431.910:541.85:020.45:260.56:355:06Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:252.011:351.85:430.46:130.46:365:05Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:042.06:220.36:560.46:375:04Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:141.812:412.16:590.37:370.36:385:03New Moon6Thu
7Fri12:521.81:162.17:340.28:150.36:395:02New Moon7Fri
8Sat1:281.81:502.18:080.28:500.36:405:01New Moon8Sat
9Sun2:041.82:242.18:410.29:250.36:415:00New Moon9Sun
10Mon2:411.72:592.19:140.210:010.36:434:59Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue3:181.73:372.09:490.310:400.36:444:58Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:591.74:182.010:300.311:250.46:454:58Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:441.65:052.011:170.46:464:57Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:341.65:551.912:160.412:140.46:474:56First Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:271.66:501.91:100.31:170.46:484:55First Quarter15Sat
16Sun7:271.77:521.92:070.32:250.46:494:55First Quarter16Sun
17Mon8:341.88:591.93:070.23:360.36:504:54Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue9:401.910:031.94:040.14:410.26:514:53Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed10:392.111:021.94:590.05:420.06:524:53Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu11:342.211:571.95:52-0.26:41-0.16:534:52Full Moon20Thu
21Fri12:282.36:45-0.37:37-0.26:544:52Full Moon21Fri
22Sat12:512.01:202.47:36-0.38:30-0.26:554:51Full Moon22Sat
23Sun1:431.92:102.48:26-0.39:20-0.26:564:51Full Moon23Sun
24Mon2:341.93:002.39:15-0.310:11-0.16:574:50Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:251.83:512.210:04-0.211:040.06:584:50Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:191.74:422.010:580.011:590.16:594:49Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:141.65:341.911:560.17:004:49Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:091.66:261.712:540.212:560.37:014:49Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:061.57:191.61:470.21:580.47:024:48Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun8:081.58:181.52:400.33:010.47:034:48Third 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 3:53 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 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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