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 3h 34m 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 - Nov 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:071.99:291.93:330.33:590.46:325:09Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:102.110:271.94:270.35:020.36:335:08Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:042.211:191.95:170.25:590.36:345:07Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:532.36:050.16:520.26:355:06New Moon4Mon
5Tue12:061.912:382.36:500.17:400.26:365:05New Moon5Tue
6Wed12:511.91:202.37:340.18:240.26:385:04New Moon6Wed
7Thu1:331.82:002.28:150.19:040.26:395:03New Moon7Thu
8Fri2:141.82:382.28:530.29:430.36:405:02Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat2:541.73:162.19:290.310:230.46:415:01Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun3:351.73:562.010:070.411:040.46:425:00Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:181.64:381.910:480.511:490.56:434:59Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:041.65:221.811:360.66:444:58First Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:511.56:081.712:340.512:300.66:454:57First Quarter13Wed
14Thu6:401.56:561.71:200.51:270.66:464:57First Quarter14Thu
15Fri7:321.67:491.62:070.52:290.66:474:56First Quarter15Fri
16Sat8:301.68:471.62:550.53:310.66:484:55Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun9:261.79:441.63:420.44:280.56:494:54Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:161.910:341.64:290.35:210.46:504:54Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:032.011:231.75:150.26:120.26:514:53Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:492.16:010.17:020.16:534:53Full Moon20Wed
21Thu12:111.712:362.26:50-0.17:520.06:544:52Full Moon21Thu
22Fri1:001.71:252.37:39-0.18:390.06:554:51Full Moon22Fri
23Sat1:491.82:142.38:28-0.29:280.06:564:51Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun2:391.73:052.29:17-0.210:180.06:574:50Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon3:321.73:592.210:11-0.111:130.06:584:50Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue4:291.74:552.111:110.06:594:50Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:301.75:531.912:100.012:170.17:004:49Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu6:311.76:511.81:080.11:260.17:014:49Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri7:371.87:541.72:060.12:370.27:024:49Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat8:461.89:021.63:030.03:450.27:034:48Waning Crescent30Sat
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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