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 3h 25m at 7:12 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:191.82:431.99:12-0.59:31-0.46:396:00New Moon1Sun
2Mon3:041.93:251.810:00-0.410:10-0.36:376:01Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue3:481.84:081.610:47-0.210:50-0.26:366:02Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:321.84:511.511:37-0.111:32-0.16:356:03Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:161.75:341.412:270.16:336:04First Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:001.66:201.312:170.11:210.36:326:05First Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:491.57:111.21:050.22:180.46:306:06First Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:481.48:141.21:590.33:220.46:296:07First Quarter8Sun
9Mon9:021.49:271.23:010.34:220.46:276:08Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:091.410:271.34:050.35:140.46:266:09Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:011.511:171.45:020.26:000.36:246:10Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:441.65:540.16:410.26:236:11Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:011.512:241.76:410.07:180.16:216:12Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:411.61:011.77:260.07:510.06:206:13Full Moon14Sat
15Sun1:191.71:361.78:07-0.18:24-0.16:186:14Full Moon15Sun
16Mon1:541.82:111.78:45-0.18:56-0.16:176:15Full Moon16Mon
17Tue2:301.92:481.79:24-0.19:30-0.16:156:15Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed3:081.93:271.710:05-0.110:07-0.16:146:16Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu3:491.94:101.610:500.010:49-0.16:126:17Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:361.94:571.511:430.111:390.06:116:18Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:281.95:501.512:420.26:096:19Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:261.86:491.412:380.11:480.36:086:20Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon7:341.88:001.41:450.13:000.36:066:21Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue8:541.89:221.53:010.14:100.26:056:22Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:091.810:331.64:160.15:110.16:036:23Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:111.911:321.75:230.06:050.06:026:24Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:041.96:25-0.16:55-0.16:006:25Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:251.912:531.97:21-0.27:40-0.25:586:26New Moon28Sat
29Sun1:132.01:371.98:11-0.28:21-0.25:576:27New Moon29Sun
30Mon1:562.12:181.98:57-0.28:59-0.25:556:28New Moon30Mon
31Tue2:372.12:581.89:39-0.19:36-0.15:546:28Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 9:45 am — 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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