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 2h 23m 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 - May 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:502.04:131.710:550.210:450.36:117:57Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:281.94:531.611:330.311:230.46:107:58Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:081.85:351.612:130.46:097:59Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:501.86:181.512:050.412:560.46:088:00Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:341.77:031.512:530.51:410.56:068:01Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon7:211.67:511.51:470.52:280.56:058:02Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue8:111.68:431.62:440.63:160.56:048:03Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed9:071.69:411.73:460.54:070.46:038:03Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu10:081.610:371.84:470.54:570.36:028:04Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:041.611:281.95:440.35:450.26:018:05Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:561.76:380.26:340.16:008:06Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:172.112:471.77:310.17:240.05:598:07New Moon12Sun
13Mon1:072.21:381.88:240.08:140.05:588:08New Moon13Mon
14Tue1:572.32:281.89:14-0.19:05-0.15:588:09New Moon14Tue
15Wed2:482.33:191.810:04-0.19:56-0.15:578:10New Moon15Wed
16Thu3:402.34:111.810:54-0.110:48-0.15:568:11Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:342.25:071.811:480.011:460.05:558:11Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:312.16:051.812:450.15:548:12Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:302.07:051.812:510.11:440.15:548:13First Quarter19Sun
20Mon7:281.98:071.81:580.12:410.15:538:14First Quarter20Mon
21Tue8:291.89:121.93:060.23:370.25:528:15First Quarter21Tue
22Wed9:351.710:181.94:140.24:320.25:518:16Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:391.611:152.05:180.25:240.25:518:16Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:341.66:150.26:120.25:508:17Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:052.012:221.67:070.26:590.25:508:18Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:502.01:081.67:550.27:440.25:498:19Full Moon26Sun
27Mon1:322.01:511.68:400.18:270.25:488:20Full Moon27Mon
28Tue2:122.02:331.69:200.19:070.25:488:20Full Moon28Tue
29Wed2:492.03:121.69:570.19:450.25:478:21Full Moon29Wed
30Thu3:261.93:511.610:320.210:210.35:478:22Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri4:031.94:301.611:070.210:590.35:478:23Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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