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 5h 48m 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 - May 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:021.89:421.73:250.24:180.36:117:57First Quarter1Sat
2Sun10:171.810:511.84:350.25:170.26:107:58Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:201.811:471.95:400.26:090.26:087:59Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:121.86:380.16:570.26:078:00Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:372.012:581.87:310.17:420.16:068:01Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu1:212.01:411.88:200.18:230.16:058:02Full Moon6Thu
7Fri2:022.12:211.89:030.19:010.16:048:03Full Moon7Fri
8Sat2:392.12:591.79:420.19:370.26:038:04Full Moon8Sat
9Sun3:152.03:361.710:180.110:100.26:028:05Full Moon9Sun
10Mon3:502.04:131.710:540.210:440.36:018:05Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:261.94:521.611:310.211:200.36:008:06Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:051.95:331.612:100.35:598:07Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:461.86:161.512:010.412:530.45:588:08Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri6:301.77:001.512:480.51:390.45:578:09Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:161.77:471.51:400.52:260.45:578:10Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun8:071.78:401.62:370.53:170.45:568:11Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon9:051.69:391.63:380.54:100.45:558:12Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue10:061.710:371.84:410.45:020.35:548:12Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:041.711:301.95:400.35:520.25:538:13Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:581.86:360.16:410.15:538:14Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:202.112:501.87:310.07:320.05:528:15New Moon21Fri
22Sat1:112.21:421.98:26-0.18:23-0.15:518:16New Moon22Sat
23Sun2:022.32:341.99:18-0.29:13-0.25:518:17New Moon23Sun
24Mon2:542.33:261.910:09-0.210:04-0.25:508:17New Moon24Mon
25Tue3:462.34:191.911:00-0.210:56-0.15:498:18Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed4:412.35:151.811:56-0.111:54-0.15:498:19Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:392.26:131.812:550.05:488:20Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:382.07:131.812:580.11:540.15:488:20First Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:371.98:161.82:050.12:530.25:478:21First Quarter29Sat
30Sun8:401.89:231.83:130.23:500.25:478:22First Quarter30Sun
31Mon9:471.710:281.84:200.24:450.25:468:23First Quarter31Mon
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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