Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 3m at 3:50 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 9:40 pm (2.0 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 - Mar 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:451.82:061.88:36-0.48:57-0.46:396:00Full Moon1Fri
2Sat2:291.92:471.89:21-0.49:36-0.36:376:01Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun3:111.93:271.710:05-0.310:13-0.26:366:02Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon3:521.84:071.610:49-0.110:52-0.16:356:03Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:331.74:481.511:340.011:320.06:336:04Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:161.65:311.412:220.26:326:05Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu6:001.56:161.312:160.11:130.36:306:06Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:491.57:061.21:050.22:090.46:296:07Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat7:481.48:081.22:010.33:100.46:276:08Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun8:591.49:191.23:040.34:090.46:266:09Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:031.510:201.34:070.35:000.36:246:10Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:531.511:091.45:040.25:450.26:236:11Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:381.611:531.65:550.16:260.16:216:12Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:191.76:430.07:060.06:206:13New Moon14Thu
15Fri12:341.712:581.77:28-0.17:43-0.16:186:14New Moon15Fri
16Sat1:131.81:371.88:10-0.28:20-0.26:176:15New Moon16Sat
17Sun1:521.92:151.88:51-0.28:57-0.26:156:15New Moon17Sun
18Mon2:312.02:561.79:33-0.29:35-0.26:146:16Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue3:142.03:391.710:18-0.110:18-0.26:126:17Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:002.04:271.611:080.011:07-0.16:116:18Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:521.95:191.612:060.16:096:19First Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:481.96:161.512:03-0.11:090.26:086:20First Quarter22Fri
23Sat6:501.87:201.51:070.02:170.26:066:21First Quarter23Sat
24Sun8:031.78:371.52:180.13:270.26:056:22First Quarter24Sun
25Mon9:221.79:521.63:330.14:300.26:036:23Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:301.810:551.74:420.05:260.16:026:24Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:261.811:491.95:44-0.16:170.06:006:25Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:161.86:42-0.17:04-0.15:586:26Full Moon28Thu
29Fri12:382.01:011.87:34-0.27:48-0.15:576:27Full Moon29Fri
30Sat1:232.01:421.88:20-0.28:27-0.15:556:28Full Moon30Sat
31Sun2:032.12:211.89:02-0.19:04-0.15:546:28Full Moon31Sun
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 6:45 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 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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