Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 6h 55m at 11:29 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 5:00 pm (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Aug 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:032.23:311.910:080.010:130.06:108:16New Moon1Sat
2Sun3:482.14:181.910:510.011:000.16:118:15Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:322.05:041.911:320.111:490.26:128:14Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:151.95:491.912:140.26:138:13Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:591.86:341.912:400.412:560.36:148:12Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:421.77:171.81:320.51:390.46:148:11First Quarter6Thu
7Fri7:271.68:031.82:240.52:220.56:158:10First Quarter7Fri
8Sat8:161.58:541.83:180.63:080.56:168:09First Quarter8Sat
9Sun9:131.59:521.84:150.63:590.56:178:08First Quarter9Sun
10Mon10:161.510:491.85:090.64:530.56:188:07Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:131.511:391.96:000.55:450.56:198:05Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:031.66:470.56:360.46:208:04Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:262.012:501.77:320.47:250.36:218:03Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:102.11:341.88:160.38:130.36:218:02Full Moon14Fri
15Sat1:532.12:171.98:560.28:590.26:228:00Full Moon15Sat
16Sun2:352.22:592.09:350.19:440.26:237:59Full Moon16Sun
17Mon3:172.23:412.010:130.110:290.16:247:58Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:002.24:252.110:530.011:170.26:257:57Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:452.15:122.111:360.16:267:55Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:342.06:032.212:100.212:230.16:277:54Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:251.96:562.21:090.31:150.16:277:53Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat7:201.97:532.22:110.42:120.26:287:51Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun8:201.88:582.13:170.43:130.36:297:50Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon9:291.710:102.14:260.44:190.36:307:48Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:421.811:182.25:300.45:240.36:317:47Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:461.86:300.36:260.26:327:46Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:182.212:441.97:250.37:250.26:337:44Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri1:112.21:372.08:160.28:200.26:337:43New Moon28Fri
29Sat1:592.22:262.19:010.29:100.26:347:41New Moon29Sat
30Sun2:432.23:102.19:420.29:550.26:357:40New Moon30Sun
31Mon3:242.13:512.110:200.210:380.36:367:38Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 2:14 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 maximum.

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 (14% illuminated). This places Tappahannock, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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