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 5h 43m 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 - Aug 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:431.76:111.912:210.412:270.26:108:17Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:281.76:572.01:130.41:120.26:118:16Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat7:171.67:482.02:090.42:030.26:128:15Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun8:131.68:492.03:120.53:010.26:128:14Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon9:191.69:592.14:210.44:070.26:138:13Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue10:321.611:092.15:280.45:150.26:148:12Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:401.76:290.36:200.16:158:10Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:122.212:411.87:270.17:240.06:168:09New Moon8Thu
9Fri1:112.31:402.08:220.08:25-0.16:178:08New Moon9Fri
10Sat2:062.32:352.19:11-0.19:22-0.16:188:07New Moon10Sat
11Sun2:572.33:262.29:57-0.110:15-0.16:188:06New Moon11Sun
12Mon3:452.24:152.210:40-0.111:070.06:198:05Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:322.15:052.211:240.06:208:03Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:191.95:542.112:000.212:090.16:218:02Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:061.86:432.112:560.312:560.26:228:01First Quarter15Thu
16Fri6:541.77:332.01:530.41:450.46:238:00First Quarter16Fri
17Sat7:441.68:261.92:500.62:370.56:247:58First Quarter17Sat
18Sun8:411.59:281.83:500.63:330.66:257:57First Quarter18Sun
19Mon9:481.510:321.84:480.74:320.66:257:56Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:531.511:261.95:420.65:280.66:267:54Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:471.66:290.66:200.56:277:53Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:121.912:331.77:120.57:090.56:287:52Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:532.01:161.87:520.47:550.46:297:50Full Moon23Fri
24Sat1:332.01:561.98:290.48:380.46:307:49Full Moon24Sat
25Sun2:092.02:322.09:020.39:180.36:317:48Full Moon25Sun
26Mon2:452.03:072.09:340.29:560.36:317:46Full Moon26Mon
27Tue3:202.03:422.110:050.210:340.46:327:45Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed3:562.04:182.110:380.211:140.46:337:43Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:351.94:582.111:150.211:590.46:347:42Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:181.95:432.211:560.36:357:40Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat6:051.86:332.212:520.512:450.36:367:39Third Quarter31Sat
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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