Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 15m at 12:35 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 6:12 pm (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 - Aug 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:532.01:151.77:580.27:520.26:108:16New Moon1Fri
2Sat1:372.02:011.88:420.28:390.26:118:15New Moon2Sat
3Sun2:172.02:421.89:210.19:210.26:128:14New Moon3Sun
4Mon2:542.03:211.99:560.19:590.26:138:13New Moon4Mon
5Tue3:292.03:581.910:290.210:370.36:148:12Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:051.94:351.911:000.211:140.46:158:11Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:411.95:121.911:330.311:550.46:158:10Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:191.85:511.812:070.36:168:09Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:591.76:301.812:380.512:450.46:178:08First Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:411.77:121.81:260.51:270.46:188:06First Quarter10Sun
11Mon7:261.67:591.92:170.62:140.46:198:05First Quarter11Mon
12Tue8:171.68:541.93:130.63:070.46:208:04First Quarter12Tue
13Wed9:171.69:561.94:130.54:070.46:218:03Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:231.610:572.05:130.55:090.36:228:02Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:241.711:552.26:100.36:090.26:228:00Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:211.97:040.27:080.16:237:59Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:492.31:162.07:570.18:060.06:247:58Full Moon17Sun
18Mon1:432.32:102.18:47-0.19:02-0.16:257:56Full Moon18Mon
19Tue2:352.43:022.29:35-0.19:55-0.16:267:55Full Moon19Tue
20Wed3:262.43:532.310:22-0.210:49-0.16:277:54Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu4:172.34:462.311:09-0.111:450.06:287:52Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:092.25:402.312:000.06:287:51Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:032.06:362.212:460.112:540.16:297:50Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:581.97:342.21:480.31:500.26:307:48Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon7:561.88:362.12:520.42:490.36:317:47Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue9:011.79:452.03:570.53:510.46:327:45Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed10:111.710:512.04:590.54:530.46:337:44Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:151.811:452.05:550.55:510.46:347:42Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:081.86:460.46:440.46:347:41Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:322.012:551.97:320.47:330.46:357:40Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun1:132.11:382.08:130.48:180.46:367:38New 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 3:23 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 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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