Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 34m at 2:54 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 8:37 pm (1.9 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 - Mar 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:221.56:491.312:410.01:380.26:386:00First Quarter1Mon
2Tue7:191.57:501.31:380.12:430.26:376:01First Quarter2Tue
3Wed8:281.69:011.32:430.03:510.26:356:02Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:391.710:091.43:520.04:520.16:346:03Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:421.811:091.64:58-0.25:48-0.16:326:04Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:391.95:59-0.36:41-0.26:316:05Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:041.812:332.06:58-0.47:31-0.46:296:06Full Moon7Sun
8Mon12:582.01:252.07:54-0.58:18-0.56:286:07Full Moon8Mon
9Tue1:492.12:132.08:46-0.69:04-0.56:276:08Full Moon9Tue
10Wed2:382.13:021.99:37-0.59:50-0.56:256:09Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu3:292.13:511.810:29-0.410:38-0.46:246:10Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri4:212.04:421.711:25-0.211:31-0.26:226:11Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:151.95:341.612:240.06:216:12Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun6:111.86:291.512:28-0.11:240.16:196:13Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon7:121.77:311.41:290.02:280.26:186:14Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue8:231.68:451.42:350.13:310.36:166:15Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed9:351.59:551.43:420.24:300.36:146:16Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu10:321.610:501.54:430.25:200.36:136:17Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:191.611:361.65:370.16:050.26:116:18Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:011.66:250.16:450.16:106:19Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:171.712:391.77:090.07:220.16:086:20New Moon21Sun
22Mon12:541.71:151.77:490.07:560.06:076:21New Moon22Mon
23Tue1:291.81:491.78:260.08:270.06:056:22New Moon23Tue
24Wed2:021.82:231.79:000.08:580.06:046:23New Moon24Wed
25Thu2:341.82:561.79:330.09:290.06:026:23Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri3:071.83:321.610:070.110:030.16:016:24Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat3:431.84:091.610:440.210:400.15:596:25Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun4:221.84:511.511:270.211:250.25:586:26Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon5:071.85:371.512:160.35:566:27First Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:571.86:281.512:170.21:120.35:556:28First Quarter30Tue
31Wed6:531.77:281.51:160.22:140.35:536:29First Quarter31Wed
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 5:45 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 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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