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 5h 56m 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 - Nov 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:401.92:022.28:200.29:010.36:335:08New Moon1Sat
2Sun2:171.92:372.28:540.29:380.36:345:07Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:551.83:152.29:310.310:180.36:355:06Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue3:361.83:582.110:110.311:030.46:365:05Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed4:221.74:452.110:580.311:550.46:375:04Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:121.75:362.011:540.46:385:03First Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:071.76:322.012:510.412:570.46:395:02First Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:071.87:332.01:490.32:050.46:405:01First Quarter8Sat
9Sun8:141.88:421.92:500.33:170.36:415:00Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:231.99:482.03:500.24:250.26:424:59Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:262.110:482.04:460.05:270.16:434:59Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:222.211:442.05:40-0.16:260.06:454:58Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:152.36:32-0.27:22-0.16:464:57Full Moon13Thu
14Fri12:372.01:062.47:23-0.28:14-0.16:474:56Full Moon14Fri
15Sat1:282.01:552.48:12-0.29:03-0.16:484:55Full Moon15Sat
16Sun2:171.92:422.38:59-0.29:510.06:494:55Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon3:051.93:292.29:45-0.110:400.16:504:54Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue3:551.84:172.110:330.111:310.26:514:53Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:461.75:051.911:250.26:524:53Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:381.65:531.812:230.312:200.46:534:52Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:301.66:421.71:150.31:180.56:544:52Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat7:251.57:351.62:060.42:180.56:554:51Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun8:261.68:341.52:560.43:180.56:564:51Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon9:251.69:331.53:440.44:140.56:574:50Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:151.710:231.54:280.35:050.46:584:50Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:591.811:081.65:100.25:520.36:594:49Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:391.911:501.65:500.26:370.27:004:49Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:191.96:310.17:200.17:014:49New Moon28Fri
29Sat12:321.612:572.07:120.08:010.07:024:48New Moon29Sat
30Sun1:131.61:362.07:520.08:400.07:034:48New Moon30Sun
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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