Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 57m at 4:00 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:02 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Apr 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:061.812:301.77:040.17:080.15:516:30New Moon1Wed
2Thu12:441.81:071.77:440.07:450.15:506:31New Moon2Thu
3Fri1:201.91:441.78:230.08:200.05:486:32New Moon3Fri
4Sat1:562.02:211.79:000.08:560.05:476:33New Moon4Sat
5Sun3:332.03:591.710:380.010:330.06:457:34Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:132.04:411.711:190.111:150.06:447:35Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:572.05:271.712:070.16:427:36Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:472.06:181.612:040.11:010.26:417:37Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:421.97:141.61:000.12:010.36:397:37First Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:411.98:161.62:040.23:040.36:387:38First Quarter10Fri
11Sat8:481.89:271.73:140.24:090.26:367:39First Quarter11Sat
12Sun10:011.810:391.84:270.15:100.26:357:40Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:091.811:411.95:350.16:060.16:347:41Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:081.96:370.06:580.06:327:42Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:362.11:011.97:36-0.17:49-0.16:317:43Full Moon15Wed
16Thu1:272.21:511.98:30-0.28:36-0.16:297:44Full Moon16Thu
17Fri2:162.22:381.99:20-0.29:21-0.16:287:45Full Moon17Fri
18Sat3:012.23:231.810:05-0.110:04-0.16:277:46Full Moon18Sat
19Sun3:452.24:061.810:490.010:460.06:257:47Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:282.14:501.711:340.111:290.26:247:48Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:131.95:361.612:200.26:237:49Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:581.86:231.612:160.31:080.46:217:49Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:451.77:111.51:080.41:570.46:207:50Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri7:331.68:021.52:030.52:470.56:197:51Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat8:261.68:591.53:010.53:380.56:177:52Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun9:271.510:011.64:030.54:280.56:167:53Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon10:281.510:551.75:020.55:140.56:157:54Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:201.611:411.85:550.45:570.46:147:55Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:051.66:430.36:390.36:127:56Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:231.912:491.67:300.27:220.26:117:57Waning Crescent30Thu
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Tappahannock, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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