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 35m at 2:56 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 8:02 am (1.6 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 - Oct 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:282.02:482.29:090.49:470.57:036:50Full Moon1Fri
2Sat3:032.03:202.29:400.410:210.57:046:49Full Moon2Sat
3Sun3:371.93:532.210:110.410:550.57:056:47Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon4:131.94:282.210:430.511:320.67:056:46Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:521.85:072.111:190.57:066:44Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:331.85:502.112:140.712:010.67:076:43Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:191.76:372.11:020.712:510.67:086:41Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri7:101.77:292.01:560.71:490.77:096:40Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat8:061.78:292.02:540.72:530.67:106:38Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun9:121.89:352.13:540.64:030.67:116:37Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:191.910:412.14:530.55:110.57:126:35Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue11:202.111:402.25:470.46:130.37:136:34Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:142.36:380.27:120.27:146:32Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:352.21:072.57:290.18:090.17:156:31New Moon14Thu
15Fri1:282.21:592.68:190.09:040.07:166:30New Moon15Fri
16Sat2:202.22:502.69:08-0.19:560.07:176:28New Moon16Sat
17Sun3:102.23:412.69:560.010:470.17:186:27Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon4:012.14:332.510:450.011:400.27:196:26Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue4:532.05:272.411:370.27:206:24Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:491.96:232.212:380.312:360.37:216:23First Quarter20Wed
21Thu6:481.87:202.11:380.51:390.57:226:22First Quarter21Thu
22Fri7:481.88:202.02:370.52:450.67:236:20First Quarter22Fri
23Sat8:551.89:241.93:360.63:520.67:246:19First Quarter23Sat
24Sun10:051.810:261.84:310.64:550.67:256:18Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:031.911:171.85:200.55:500.67:266:16Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:491.96:030.56:390.67:276:15Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:011.812:302.06:430.47:250.57:286:14Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:411.81:072.17:210.48:080.47:296:13Full Moon28Thu
29Fri1:201.81:432.17:580.38:470.47:306:12Full Moon29Fri
30Sat1:591.82:182.28:340.39:240.47:316:10Full Moon30Sat
31Sun1:361.81:522.28:090.38:590.46:325:09Full Moon31Sun
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 5:29 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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