Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : 3:50 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2m at 9:02 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 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:571.77:292.11:510.61:420.46:377:37Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon7:561.78:332.12:570.62:450.46:377:36Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue9:061.79:472.14:070.63:560.46:387:34Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:231.810:592.25:130.55:080.46:397:33Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:311.96:130.46:150.36:407:31Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:012.212:312.17:080.37:170.26:417:30Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:572.31:262.27:580.28:160.16:427:28New Moon7Sat
8Sun1:482.32:172.38:450.19:100.16:427:27New Moon8Sun
9Mon2:362.33:042.49:290.19:590.16:437:25New Moon9Mon
10Tue3:202.23:492.410:100.110:460.26:447:24Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:042.14:342.310:500.211:340.36:457:22Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:482.05:192.311:310.36:467:21Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:331.96:052.212:240.512:150.46:477:19Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:201.76:522.01:170.61:030.66:487:18First Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:091.77:422.02:110.71:550.76:487:16First Quarter15Sun
16Mon8:021.68:391.93:080.82:520.86:497:14First Quarter16Mon
17Tue9:061.69:441.94:060.83:540.86:507:13First Quarter17Tue
18Wed10:161.610:451.95:010.84:560.86:517:11Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:131.711:341.95:480.75:500.76:527:10Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:001.86:290.66:400.66:537:08Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:172.012:412.07:080.57:270.56:547:07Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:572.01:202.17:450.48:110.56:547:05Full Moon22Sun
23Mon1:352.11:572.28:210.48:530.46:557:03Full Moon23Mon
24Tue2:132.12:342.38:570.39:330.46:567:02Full Moon24Tue
25Wed2:512.13:112.39:320.210:130.46:577:00Full Moon25Wed
26Thu3:302.03:512.410:090.210:550.46:586:59Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:122.04:342.310:490.311:430.56:596:57Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:581.95:232.311:340.37:006:56Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:491.96:172.312:380.512:270.47:016:54Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:461.87:162.21:400.61:300.57:016:53Third Quarter30Mon
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 12:26 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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