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 16m at 4:00 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:141.611:221.25:12-0.26:130.07:234:58Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:001.76:02-0.27:01-0.17:234:59Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:101.312:421.76:50-0.27:44-0.17:235:00New Moon3Fri
4Sat12:541.31:211.77:34-0.28:22-0.27:235:00New Moon4Sat
5Sun1:341.31:561.78:14-0.28:56-0.27:235:01New Moon5Sun
6Mon2:121.42:301.68:50-0.29:28-0.27:235:02New Moon6Mon
7Tue2:491.43:041.69:26-0.29:59-0.27:235:03Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:251.43:391.510:01-0.110:31-0.27:235:04Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:011.44:151.510:390.011:05-0.17:235:05Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:391.44:531.411:220.011:42-0.17:235:06Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:191.45:341.312:100.17:235:07First Quarter11Sat
12Sun6:021.46:181.312:23-0.11:020.17:225:08First Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:501.47:101.21:10-0.12:020.17:225:09First Quarter13Mon
14Tue7:471.58:111.22:03-0.13:090.17:225:10First Quarter14Tue
15Wed8:541.59:211.23:03-0.24:170.07:225:11Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:011.610:261.24:07-0.35:20-0.17:215:12Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:031.811:271.35:09-0.46:19-0.27:215:13Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:011.96:10-0.57:15-0.47:215:14Full Moon18Sat
19Sun12:251.512:572.07:10-0.68:06-0.57:205:15Full Moon19Sun
20Mon1:211.61:492.08:06-0.78:54-0.67:205:16Full Moon20Mon
21Tue2:131.72:392.09:00-0.79:40-0.67:195:17Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed3:051.73:281.99:53-0.710:26-0.67:195:18Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu3:571.74:171.710:48-0.511:15-0.57:185:19Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:501.75:071.611:46-0.47:175:20Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:441.75:571.412:05-0.412:46-0.27:175:22Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:391.66:491.312:57-0.31:48-0.17:165:23Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon7:391.57:471.21:52-0.22:520.07:155:24Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue8:481.48:571.12:50-0.13:560.17:155:25Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:551.410:041.13:50-0.14:550.17:145:26Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:511.510:591.24:47-0.15:480.07:135:27Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri11:381.511:481.25:40-0.16:350.07:125:28Waning Crescent31Fri
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 6:31 am — 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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