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 14m at 10:43 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 4:07 pm (1.9 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 - Oct 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:532.11:172.17:460.48:070.47:026:51Full Moon1Fri
2Sat1:342.11:572.28:240.38:510.47:036:49Full Moon2Sat
3Sun2:142.22:352.39:010.29:330.37:046:48Full Moon3Sun
4Mon2:542.23:152.49:390.210:150.37:056:46Full Moon4Mon
5Tue3:362.13:572.410:170.211:000.37:066:45Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:202.14:422.410:590.211:510.47:076:43Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu5:082.05:322.411:460.37:086:42Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:011.96:272.312:480.412:410.37:096:40Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:581.97:272.21:510.51:430.47:106:39Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun8:011.88:332.22:570.52:520.57:116:37Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon9:141.89:492.14:050.54:050.57:126:36Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue10:301.911:002.15:080.55:150.47:136:34Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:352.011:582.26:050.46:190.47:136:33Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:302.26:560.37:170.37:146:32Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:502.21:202.37:440.28:110.27:156:30New Moon15Fri
16Sat1:372.22:052.38:280.29:000.27:166:29New Moon16Sat
17Sun2:202.12:472.49:090.29:450.27:176:27New Moon17Sun
18Mon3:012.13:272.39:470.210:260.37:186:26New Moon18Mon
19Tue3:402.04:052.310:230.311:070.47:196:25Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:201.94:432.210:580.411:490.57:206:23Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:021.85:242.111:350.57:216:22Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:461.76:072.012:350.612:170.67:226:21Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:321.66:531.91:230.71:050.77:236:19First Quarter23Sat
24Sun7:211.67:421.92:140.72:000.87:246:18First Quarter24Sun
25Mon8:151.68:381.83:080.73:000.87:256:17First Quarter25Mon
26Tue9:181.69:401.84:020.74:040.87:266:16First Quarter26Tue
27Wed10:211.710:391.84:520.65:050.77:276:14Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:131.811:291.95:380.55:590.67:286:13Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:581.96:210.46:490.57:296:12Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:141.912:402.17:020.37:380.37:306:11Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun12:592.012:232.26:450.27:260.26:315:10Full Moon31Sun
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 1:25 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 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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