Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : 6:56 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 54m at 12:19 pm (1.6 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 - Oct 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:102.012:402.07:090.57:220.57:026:51Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:532.11:212.17:480.48:100.47:036:49New Moon2Thu
3Fri1:352.12:022.38:270.38:570.37:046:48New Moon3Fri
4Sat2:162.22:422.49:050.29:410.27:056:46New Moon4Sat
5Sun2:592.13:252.59:440.210:270.27:066:45Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon3:422.14:102.510:240.211:150.37:076:43Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:292.04:592.411:080.27:086:42Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:201.95:542.412:100.412:000.37:096:40Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:161.86:532.31:110.51:000.47:106:39First Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:171.87:582.22:170.62:080.57:116:37First Quarter10Fri
11Sat8:271.79:122.13:260.63:230.57:126:36First Quarter11Sat
12Sun9:491.810:282.14:330.64:390.57:136:34Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:021.911:302.15:320.55:470.57:136:33Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:002.06:240.46:470.47:146:31Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:212.112:502.27:100.37:410.47:156:30Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu1:072.11:352.27:540.38:310.37:166:29Full Moon16Thu
17Fri1:492.12:152.38:340.29:150.37:176:27Full Moon17Fri
18Sat2:292.02:532.39:100.29:560.37:186:26Full Moon18Sat
19Sun3:072.03:282.39:440.310:340.47:196:25Full Moon19Sun
20Mon3:441.94:022.210:170.411:110.57:206:23Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:231.84:392.110:500.511:520.67:216:22Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:041.75:182.011:260.67:226:21Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:481.66:022.012:360.712:080.77:236:19Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:341.66:481.91:250.712:580.77:246:18Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:241.57:381.82:180.81:540.87:256:17Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun7:201.57:351.82:120.81:570.86:265:16Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon8:241.68:381.83:060.73:030.76:275:14Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue9:251.79:371.83:550.64:050.76:285:13Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:161.810:281.94:400.55:010.56:295:12Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:012.011:151.95:220.45:530.46:305:11Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri11:452.26:050.26:450.26:315:10New Moon31Fri
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 3:37 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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