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 4h 47m 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 - Oct 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:582.12:232.28:480.49:130.47:036:50New Moon1Wed
2Thu2:332.12:572.29:200.49:490.47:046:49New Moon2Thu
3Fri3:082.03:302.29:510.410:240.47:056:47New Moon3Fri
4Sat3:432.04:042.210:220.410:590.57:056:46Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:191.94:412.210:550.411:390.57:066:44Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:581.95:212.211:330.57:076:43Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:421.86:062.112:230.612:180.57:086:41Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:301.86:562.11:150.61:110.67:096:40First Quarter8Wed
9Thu7:231.87:522.12:120.62:120.67:106:38First Quarter9Thu
10Fri8:241.88:562.13:130.63:190.67:116:37First Quarter10Fri
11Sat9:331.910:052.14:160.54:300.57:126:35Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:422.011:092.25:160.45:370.47:136:34Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:422.26:110.26:390.27:146:32Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:082.312:382.37:040.17:380.17:156:31Full Moon14Tue
15Wed1:022.31:312.57:560.08:350.07:166:30Full Moon15Wed
16Thu1:552.32:232.58:45-0.19:280.07:176:28Full Moon16Thu
17Fri2:462.33:132.69:33-0.110:190.07:186:27Full Moon17Fri
18Sat3:362.24:022.510:200.011:100.17:196:25Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:262.14:532.411:070.17:206:24Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:182.05:452.312:040.311:59 AM0.27:216:23Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:121.96:382.11:010.412:550.47:226:21Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed7:081.87:322.01:590.51:540.57:236:20Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu8:061.78:291.92:570.62:560.67:246:19Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri9:111.79:331.83:540.63:590.77:256:18Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat10:171.810:341.84:470.64:590.77:266:16Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:111.810:231.84:340.54:520.66:275:15Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:561.911:061.85:160.55:400.56:285:14Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:372.011:461.95:550.46:250.56:295:13Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:152.16:330.47:080.46:305:12New Moon29Wed
30Thu12:251.912:512.17:100.37:480.36:315:10New Moon30Thu
31Fri1:031.91:272.27:450.38:250.36:325:09New Moon31Fri
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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