Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 38m at 6:56 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:50 am (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Jul 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:161.410:531.85:120.44:520.35:488:33Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:101.411:391.86:040.45:390.35:498:33Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:591.46:520.36:240.35:498:33Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:221.912:451.47:380.37:090.35:508:33Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat1:041.91:301.58:220.37:550.35:508:33New Moon5Sat
6Sun1:461.92:131.59:010.28:390.25:518:33New Moon6Sun
7Mon2:251.92:531.69:380.29:200.25:518:32New Moon7Mon
8Tue3:031.93:321.610:120.29:590.25:528:32New Moon8Tue
9Wed3:391.94:101.610:460.210:380.25:528:32Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:171.94:501.611:200.211:200.35:538:31Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:561.85:311.711:570.25:548:31Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:381.86:141.712:070.312:370.25:548:31Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:221.76:591.81:000.31:200.15:558:30First Quarter13Sun
14Mon7:101.77:481.91:560.32:070.15:568:30First Quarter14Mon
15Tue8:021.68:431.92:560.32:580.15:568:29First Quarter15Tue
16Wed9:031.69:472.04:020.33:550.15:578:29Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:111.510:522.15:080.24:570.15:588:28Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:171.611:552.26:110.25:590.05:598:28Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:201.67:130.17:010.05:598:27Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:552.21:211.78:120.08:04-0.16:008:26Full Moon20Sun
21Mon1:542.32:191.89:060.09:03-0.16:018:26Full Moon21Mon
22Tue2:492.23:141.89:55-0.19:58-0.16:028:25Full Moon22Tue
23Wed3:402.24:061.910:42-0.110:510.06:038:24Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:292.14:581.911:270.011:460.16:038:23Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:182.05:491.912:130.16:048:23Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:051.86:381.912:440.212:590.16:058:22Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:511.77:251.91:410.31:430.26:068:21Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon7:381.68:131.82:380.42:280.36:078:20Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue8:281.59:071.83:360.53:140.46:078:19Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed9:271.410:051.84:340.54:050.56:088:18Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu10:301.411:011.85:290.54:580.56:098:17Waning Crescent31Thu
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 9:53 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 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% 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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