Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 42m at 12:10 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:41 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Sep 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:441.610:172.04:360.74:280.66:377:37Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:461.711:142.15:310.65:280.56:387:35Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:421.86:220.56:240.46:397:34Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:072.212:331.97:110.37:190.36:397:32Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:572.31:222.17:590.28:130.26:407:31Full Moon5Sat
6Sun1:462.32:112.28:450.19:050.16:417:29Full Moon6Sun
7Mon2:342.42:592.39:300.09:550.06:427:28Full Moon7Mon
8Tue3:222.33:482.410:140.010:460.16:437:26Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:112.34:382.411:000.011:410.16:447:25Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:022.25:322.411:490.16:447:23Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:572.16:282.412:410.212:440.26:457:22Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:532.07:262.31:440.41:430.36:467:20Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun7:531.98:312.22:490.42:460.46:477:19Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon9:021.89:442.13:560.53:530.46:487:17Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue10:161.810:532.15:000.54:590.56:497:16Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:211.911:502.15:570.56:000.56:507:14Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:152.06:480.46:550.46:507:12Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:382.11:032.17:350.47:460.46:517:11Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:212.11:472.18:170.38:320.46:527:09New Moon19Sat
20Sun2:002.12:262.28:550.39:140.46:537:08New Moon20Sun
21Mon2:372.13:022.29:290.39:510.46:547:06New Moon21Mon
22Tue3:122.13:362.210:000.410:270.46:557:05New Moon22Tue
23Wed3:472.04:102.210:310.411:030.56:567:03Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:232.04:462.111:020.511:410.66:567:01Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:011.95:242.111:350.66:577:00Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:411.86:042.012:230.712:140.66:586:58Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:251.76:482.01:090.712:590.76:596:57First Quarter27Sun
28Mon7:111.77:362.02:000.81:510.77:006:55First Quarter28Mon
29Tue8:031.78:322.02:550.82:490.77:016:54First Quarter29Tue
30Wed9:041.79:352.03:540.73:540.77:026:52First Quarter30Wed
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 2:55 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (81% illuminated). This places Tappahannock, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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