Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 01m at 10:50 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:28 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Feb 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:321.56:551.412:57-0.31:43-0.17:115:30First Quarter1Mon
2Tue7:321.67:581.31:53-0.32:53-0.17:105:31First Quarter2Tue
3Wed8:411.69:101.32:55-0.34:05-0.17:095:32Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:541.710:201.34:01-0.35:11-0.27:095:33Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:001.811:231.45:05-0.46:13-0.37:085:34Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:001.96:07-0.57:10-0.37:075:36Full Moon6Sat
7Sun12:221.512:561.97:07-0.58:02-0.47:065:37Full Moon7Sun
8Mon1:171.61:461.98:02-0.68:49-0.57:055:38Full Moon8Mon
9Tue2:071.62:321.98:52-0.69:32-0.57:045:39Full Moon9Tue
10Wed2:551.63:161.89:40-0.510:14-0.47:025:40Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu3:411.63:591.710:28-0.410:56-0.37:015:41Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri4:271.64:421.611:17-0.211:38-0.27:005:42Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:121.55:241.412:08-0.16:595:43Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun5:571.56:081.312:21-0.112:590.16:585:44Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon6:431.46:541.21:050.01:530.26:575:45Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue7:341.47:481.11:520.12:520.26:565:47Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed8:361.48:531.12:450.13:520.26:545:48Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu9:411.49:571.13:420.14:470.26:535:49Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri10:371.510:511.24:370.15:380.26:525:50Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:251.511:391.35:290.06:240.16:515:51Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:091.66:18-0.17:070.06:495:52Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:231.412:501.77:05-0.27:46-0.16:485:53New Moon22Mon
23Tue1:041.51:281.87:48-0.28:22-0.26:475:54New Moon23Tue
24Wed1:431.62:061.88:30-0.38:57-0.36:455:55New Moon24Wed
25Thu2:221.62:441.89:10-0.39:33-0.36:445:56Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri3:011.73:241.89:52-0.310:11-0.36:435:57Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat3:431.74:071.710:38-0.210:53-0.36:415:58Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun4:291.84:541.611:29-0.211:41-0.36:405:59Waxing Crescent28Sun
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 1:39 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 (7% 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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