Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : 9:55 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 9m at 3:14 pm (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Feb 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:071.31:331.67:48-0.38:32-0.27:125:29New Moon1Wed
2Thu1:471.32:091.68:28-0.39:06-0.27:115:30New Moon2Thu
3Fri2:241.42:421.69:04-0.29:37-0.27:105:32New Moon3Fri
4Sat3:001.43:161.69:39-0.210:08-0.27:095:33Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun3:351.43:511.510:15-0.110:38-0.27:085:34Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:111.44:271.410:530.011:11-0.17:075:35Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:481.45:041.411:350.011:48-0.17:065:36Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:261.45:441.312:220.17:055:37First Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:081.46:281.212:28-0.11:140.27:045:38First Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:561.47:201.11:150.02:130.27:035:39First Quarter10Fri
11Sat7:541.48:231.12:080.03:210.27:025:41First Quarter11Sat
12Sun9:031.59:331.23:11-0.14:280.17:015:42Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:111.610:371.24:16-0.15:300.07:005:43Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:121.711:371.45:18-0.36:27-0.26:595:44Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:091.96:19-0.47:21-0.36:575:45Full Moon15Wed
16Thu12:331.51:032.07:18-0.58:10-0.46:565:46Full Moon16Thu
17Fri1:261.61:542.08:13-0.68:56-0.56:555:47Full Moon17Fri
18Sat2:171.82:432.09:06-0.79:41-0.56:545:48Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:081.83:311.99:58-0.610:26-0.56:525:49Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon3:591.94:211.810:53-0.511:14-0.46:515:50Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:511.85:111.611:51-0.36:505:51Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:451.86:021.512:05-0.312:52-0.26:495:52Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:411.76:561.312:58-0.21:550.06:475:53Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri7:441.67:581.21:55-0.13:010.16:465:54Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat8:571.59:131.22:580.04:070.26:455:56Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:071.510:201.24:020.05:060.26:435:57Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:031.611:151.35:020.05:590.16:425:58Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:511.65:560.06:460.16:415:59Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:031.412:331.66:460.07:270.06:396:00New Moon29Wed
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 6:34 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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