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 15m 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 - Feb 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:051.74:271.710:54-0.511:27-0.47:115:30Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:591.65:171.611:52-0.37:115:31Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:511.66:051.412:17-0.412:51-0.27:105:32Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:451.56:561.31:07-0.31:520.07:095:33Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:431.57:531.21:59-0.22:550.17:085:34Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun8:491.48:591.12:54-0.13:570.17:075:35Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon9:531.410:031.13:510.04:550.17:065:36Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:471.510:571.14:450.05:460.17:055:37Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:341.511:451.25:36-0.16:340.07:045:39Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:171.66:24-0.17:170.07:035:40Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:301.312:571.67:09-0.27:55-0.17:025:41New Moon11Fri
12Sat1:101.31:331.67:50-0.28:29-0.27:015:42New Moon12Sat
13Sun1:471.42:071.78:28-0.29:00-0.26:595:43New Moon13Sun
14Mon2:221.42:401.69:04-0.29:30-0.26:585:44New Moon14Mon
15Tue2:571.53:141.69:39-0.210:01-0.26:575:45Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:311.53:491.610:16-0.110:35-0.26:565:46Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:081.54:281.510:57-0.111:12-0.26:555:47Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:491.65:101.511:440.011:55-0.26:535:48Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:331.65:561.412:370.06:525:49First Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:231.66:481.312:44-0.11:380.16:515:51First Quarter20Sun
21Mon7:211.67:501.31:40-0.12:470.16:505:52First Quarter21Mon
22Tue8:311.69:041.32:44-0.13:590.16:485:53Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:461.710:151.33:54-0.25:060.06:475:54Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:541.811:191.55:01-0.36:07-0.16:465:55Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:551.96:05-0.47:04-0.36:445:56Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:191.612:522.07:06-0.57:55-0.46:435:57Full Moon26Sat
27Sun1:141.71:432.08:02-0.68:42-0.46:425:58Full Moon27Sun
28Mon2:051.82:302.08:54-0.69:26-0.56:405:59Full Moon28Mon
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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