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 2h 13m 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 - Feb 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:261.74:501.711:22-0.511:47-0.57:115:30Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:201.75:431.612:23-0.37:105:31First Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:161.76:381.512:41-0.41:27-0.27:095:32First Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:181.67:391.41:39-0.42:35-0.17:085:33First Quarter4Wed
5Thu8:291.68:501.32:40-0.33:44-0.17:075:34First Quarter5Thu
6Fri9:431.610:011.33:44-0.34:48-0.17:065:36Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:471.611:021.34:45-0.35:47-0.17:055:37Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:411.711:561.45:43-0.36:41-0.27:045:38Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:291.76:37-0.37:28-0.27:035:39Full Moon9Mon
10Tue12:441.41:111.77:26-0.38:10-0.37:025:40Full Moon10Tue
11Wed1:281.51:491.78:10-0.38:47-0.37:015:41Full Moon11Wed
12Thu2:071.52:241.78:49-0.39:21-0.37:005:42Full Moon12Thu
13Fri2:441.52:581.69:26-0.39:53-0.26:595:43Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat3:201.53:331.610:02-0.210:24-0.26:585:44Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun3:561.54:091.510:40-0.110:57-0.16:575:46Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:341.54:461.411:200.011:32-0.16:555:47Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:131.55:261.412:030.16:545:48Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:541.46:081.312:120.012:510.26:535:49Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:381.46:551.212:560.01:450.26:525:50Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:311.47:511.21:470.12:460.26:505:51Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat8:341.48:571.22:460.13:500.26:495:52Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:401.510:021.33:490.04:490.16:485:53Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:401.711:001.44:50-0.15:440.06:475:54Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:341.811:541.65:48-0.26:37-0.26:455:55Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:261.96:45-0.47:27-0.36:445:56New Moon25Wed
26Thu12:461.71:162.07:39-0.58:14-0.56:435:57New Moon26Thu
27Fri1:361.82:052.08:31-0.68:59-0.56:415:58New Moon27Fri
28Sat2:251.92:532.09:21-0.69:44-0.56:405:59Waxing Crescent28Sat
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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