Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:45 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 45m at 5:53 pm (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Feb 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:001.511:151.25:03-0.16:040.07:115:30Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:471.65:54-0.26:51-0.17:105:31Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:031.312:321.76:44-0.37:36-0.27:095:32New Moon3Tue
4Wed12:491.41:161.87:32-0.48:17-0.37:085:34New Moon4Wed
5Thu1:331.51:581.88:18-0.58:57-0.47:075:35New Moon5Thu
6Fri2:171.62:411.99:03-0.59:37-0.57:065:36Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat3:011.63:251.89:49-0.510:20-0.57:055:37Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun3:481.74:121.810:40-0.411:06-0.57:045:38Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:381.75:021.711:35-0.311:56-0.47:035:39Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:311.75:541.512:36-0.27:025:40First Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:261.76:491.412:50-0.41:41-0.17:015:41First Quarter11Wed
12Thu7:281.67:531.31:48-0.32:51-0.17:005:42First Quarter12Thu
13Fri8:421.69:071.32:52-0.34:01-0.16:595:44Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat9:571.610:171.33:58-0.35:05-0.16:585:45Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:011.711:191.45:01-0.36:04-0.16:565:46Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:571.76:01-0.36:58-0.26:555:47Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:141.512:461.86:56-0.37:46-0.36:545:48Full Moon17Tue
18Wed1:031.51:301.87:47-0.48:28-0.36:535:49Full Moon18Wed
19Thu1:481.62:091.88:32-0.49:06-0.36:525:50Full Moon19Thu
20Fri2:281.62:451.79:12-0.39:40-0.36:505:51Full Moon20Fri
21Sat3:071.63:211.69:51-0.210:14-0.26:495:52Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun3:441.63:571.610:30-0.110:48-0.16:485:53Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:221.64:351.511:110.011:230.06:465:54Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:011.55:151.411:540.16:455:55Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:411.55:561.312:000.012:410.26:445:56Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:241.46:411.212:420.11:310.36:425:57Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:131.47:331.21:290.22:290.36:415:58Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat8:131.48:361.22:240.23:310.36:405:59Third Quarter28Sat
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 9:19 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 23% 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 Waxing Crescent (23% 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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