Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : 12:35 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 39m at 5:41 am (1.8 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 - Jan 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:021.53:261.99:44-0.410:29-0.47:234:58Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri3:511.64:151.810:35-0.411:18-0.47:234:59Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:431.65:061.811:33-0.37:235:00Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:381.66:001.612:11-0.412:35-0.27:235:01First Quarter4Sun
5Mon6:351.66:561.51:05-0.41:41-0.27:235:02First Quarter5Mon
6Tue7:371.67:591.42:02-0.32:51-0.17:235:03First Quarter6Tue
7Wed8:481.69:091.43:03-0.34:00-0.17:235:04Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:571.710:151.44:03-0.45:03-0.27:235:04Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:581.711:141.45:01-0.46:02-0.27:235:05Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:521.85:57-0.46:58-0.37:235:06Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:091.412:421.86:50-0.47:48-0.37:235:07Full Moon11Sun
12Mon12:591.41:271.87:40-0.48:32-0.47:225:08Full Moon12Mon
13Tue1:451.52:081.88:26-0.49:12-0.47:225:09Full Moon13Tue
14Wed2:281.52:471.79:07-0.49:50-0.37:225:10Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu3:091.43:241.69:47-0.310:27-0.37:215:11Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri3:501.44:021.510:28-0.211:04-0.27:215:12Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:311.44:411.511:10-0.111:42-0.17:215:13Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:131.35:211.411:560.07:205:15Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:541.36:031.312:21-0.112:450.17:205:16Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue6:381.36:471.21:010.01:370.17:195:17Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed7:281.37:391.11:460.02:350.27:195:18Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu8:251.38:391.12:370.03:360.27:185:19Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri9:261.49:421.13:320.04:340.17:185:20Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:221.510:381.24:27-0.15:280.07:175:21Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:131.611:301.35:21-0.26:19-0.17:165:22Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:021.76:13-0.37:08-0.37:165:23New Moon26Mon
27Tue12:201.412:501.87:05-0.47:55-0.47:155:24New Moon27Tue
28Wed1:091.51:371.97:56-0.58:39-0.57:145:26New Moon28Wed
29Thu1:571.62:241.98:44-0.69:23-0.67:145:27New Moon29Thu
30Fri2:451.63:101.99:33-0.610:08-0.67:135:28Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat3:341.73:591.810:25-0.610:56-0.67:125:29Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 9:08 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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