Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 31m at 5:07 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:10 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Sep 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:381.66:190.66:120.66:377:37Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:012.012:251.87:020.57:040.56:387:36Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:452.11:091.97:430.47:530.46:387:34Full Moon3Mon
4Tue1:272.11:512.18:220.38:400.36:397:33Full Moon4Tue
5Wed2:082.22:322.29:000.29:250.26:407:31Full Moon5Wed
6Thu2:492.23:132.39:380.110:100.26:417:30Full Moon6Thu
7Fri3:312.13:552.310:160.110:560.26:427:28Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat4:152.14:412.410:570.111:470.36:437:26Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:032.05:322.411:430.26:447:25Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:551.96:272.312:450.412:360.36:447:23Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:511.87:262.21:480.51:360.36:457:22Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed7:521.78:332.22:560.62:430.46:467:20Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu9:051.79:512.14:060.63:560.56:477:19Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:251.811:042.15:110.65:080.56:487:17Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:321.96:090.56:130.46:497:16Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:022.212:292.07:000.47:120.46:497:14Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:522.21:192.27:470.38:060.36:507:12New Moon17Mon
18Tue1:372.22:042.28:300.38:550.36:517:11New Moon18Tue
19Wed2:182.12:452.39:090.29:380.36:527:09New Moon19Wed
20Thu2:562.13:222.39:440.310:180.46:537:08New Moon20Thu
21Fri3:332.03:592.310:170.310:570.56:547:06Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat4:101.94:352.210:490.411:360.66:557:05Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun4:491.85:132.111:220.56:557:03Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:301.85:552.112:190.712:000.66:567:02Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:141.76:392.01:060.812:440.76:577:00First Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:001.67:271.91:570.81:350.86:586:58First Quarter26Wed
27Thu7:521.68:221.92:520.92:330.86:596:57First Quarter27Thu
28Fri8:531.69:251.93:500.93:380.87:006:55First Quarter28Fri
29Sat10:011.710:281.94:450.84:430.87:016:54Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:591.811:202.05:330.75:420.77:026:52Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 7:38 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (30% illuminated). This places Tappahannock, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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