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 6h 00m 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 - May 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:252.04:531.611:370.311:200.36:117:57Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:051.95:361.612:190.46:107:58Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:481.86:211.512:020.41:050.56:097:59Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:331.77:081.512:500.51:530.56:088:00First Quarter4Mon
5Tue7:211.67:581.51:440.62:420.66:078:01First Quarter5Tue
6Wed8:131.68:541.52:430.63:320.66:058:02First Quarter6Wed
7Thu9:111.69:541.63:450.64:220.56:048:03First Quarter7Thu
8Fri10:121.610:481.74:470.55:090.46:038:03Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:071.611:351.85:430.45:530.36:028:04Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:551.66:340.36:360.26:018:05Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:192.012:421.77:250.27:210.26:008:06Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:042.11:291.78:140.18:070.15:598:07Full Moon12Tue
13Wed1:502.22:161.79:020.08:530.05:598:08Full Moon13Wed
14Thu2:372.23:031.79:49-0.19:400.05:588:09Full Moon14Thu
15Fri3:252.33:521.710:370.010:290.05:578:10Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat4:172.24:441.711:290.011:220.05:568:11Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:132.25:411.712:260.15:558:11Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:112.16:411.712:240.11:250.25:548:12Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:112.07:431.71:320.22:250.25:548:13Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed8:131.88:501.82:430.23:240.25:538:14Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu9:201.810:001.83:540.24:200.25:528:15Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri10:261.711:021.95:020.25:140.25:518:16Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:241.711:542.06:020.26:030.15:518:16Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:141.76:580.16:490.15:508:17Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:412.11:011.67:490.17:350.15:508:18Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue1:252.11:461.68:360.18:190.15:498:19New Moon26Tue
27Wed2:062.12:291.69:190.19:000.25:488:20New Moon27Wed
28Thu2:452.03:101.69:580.19:390.25:488:20New Moon28Thu
29Fri3:222.03:501.610:350.210:170.35:478:21Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat4:001.94:301.611:120.210:550.35:478:22Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun4:381.85:121.511:500.311:360.45:478:22Waxing Crescent31Sun
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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