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 3h 35m 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 - Jun 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:411.85:101.611:440.311:400.45:468:23Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:211.85:521.612:220.35:468:24Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:031.76:341.612:250.41:020.35:458:25Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:451.77:171.61:160.51:440.35:458:25Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed7:301.68:031.72:100.52:280.35:458:26Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu8:201.68:551.83:080.53:160.35:458:26Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri9:181.59:521.84:090.44:080.25:448:27Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:201.510:502.05:100.35:020.25:448:27Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:201.611:462.16:080.25:570.15:448:28Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:161.67:060.16:530.05:448:29Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:412.21:131.78:030.07:50-0.15:448:29New Moon11Tue
12Wed1:372.32:091.78:58-0.18:47-0.25:448:30New Moon12Wed
13Thu2:332.33:041.89:50-0.29:43-0.25:448:30New Moon13Thu
14Fri3:282.33:591.810:40-0.210:38-0.25:448:30Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:222.24:551.911:32-0.111:37-0.15:448:31Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:182.15:531.912:25-0.15:448:31Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:132.06:501.912:400.01:190.05:448:31First Quarter17Mon
18Tue7:071.87:471.91:450.12:120.05:448:32First Quarter18Tue
19Wed8:011.78:461.92:490.23:040.15:448:32First Quarter19Wed
20Thu9:001.59:481.93:530.33:560.15:448:32First Quarter20Thu
21Fri10:031.510:461.94:550.34:490.25:458:33Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:021.411:371.95:510.35:390.25:458:33Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:531.56:430.36:270.25:458:33Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:231.912:411.57:310.27:140.25:458:33Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:071.91:271.58:160.28:000.25:468:33Full Moon25Tue
26Wed1:481.92:101.58:570.28:430.25:468:33Full Moon26Wed
27Thu2:271.92:501.69:340.29:230.25:468:33Full Moon27Thu
28Fri3:041.93:291.610:080.110:010.25:478:33Full Moon28Fri
29Sat3:401.94:061.610:410.110:380.35:478:33Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun4:161.84:441.611:130.211:170.35:488:33Waning 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 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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