Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 37m at 1:01 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:25 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Nov 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:181.75:331.912:060.511:54 AM0.66:335:08Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat6:071.76:201.812:560.612:480.66:345:07Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun6:591.67:111.71:460.61:450.76:355:06Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon7:571.68:081.72:370.62:460.76:365:05Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue8:591.79:081.73:260.63:450.66:375:04Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:531.810:021.74:120.54:390.66:385:03Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:391.910:481.84:550.45:280.56:395:02Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:212.011:321.85:360.36:150.46:415:01Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:022.16:180.27:010.26:425:00New Moon9Sat
10Sun12:151.812:432.27:000.17:460.26:434:59New Moon10Sun
11Mon12:591.91:242.27:420.08:290.16:444:58New Moon11Mon
12Tue1:421.92:072.38:240.09:120.16:454:58New Moon12Tue
13Wed2:261.92:512.39:070.09:570.16:464:57Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu3:131.83:392.29:540.010:470.16:474:56Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:041.84:312.210:460.111:420.16:484:55Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:001.85:272.111:470.16:494:55First Quarter16Sat
17Sun5:591.86:252.012:410.112:540.26:504:54First Quarter17Sun
18Mon7:011.87:271.91:400.12:040.26:514:53First Quarter18Mon
19Tue8:101.88:361.82:410.13:150.26:524:53First Quarter19Tue
20Wed9:221.99:431.83:400.14:220.26:534:52Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:242.010:411.84:360.05:220.16:544:52Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:182.111:341.85:28-0.16:190.06:554:51Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:082.16:18-0.17:120.06:564:51Full Moon23Sat
24Sun12:241.812:542.17:07-0.18:000.06:574:50Full Moon24Sun
25Mon1:111.81:372.17:52-0.18:430.06:594:50Full Moon25Mon
26Tue1:551.72:172.18:34-0.19:240.07:004:49Full Moon26Tue
27Wed2:371.72:552.09:130.010:040.17:014:49Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu3:181.63:341.99:520.110:440.17:024:49Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:011.64:141.810:330.211:260.27:024:48Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:461.54:561.711:170.37:034:48Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 3:43 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 72% 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 Gibbous (72% 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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