Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:10 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 38m at 5:31 pm (1.7 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 - Jan 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:181.512:512.07:02-0.58:02-0.47:234:58Full Moon1Fri
2Sat1:131.61:422.07:55-0.68:51-0.57:234:59Full Moon2Sat
3Sun2:051.62:312.08:46-0.59:38-0.47:235:00Full Moon3Sun
4Mon2:541.63:171.99:35-0.510:24-0.47:235:01Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:431.54:031.710:24-0.311:11-0.37:235:02Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:331.54:491.611:15-0.211:58-0.27:235:02Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu5:221.45:341.512:09-0.17:235:03Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:111.46:181.312:44-0.11:040.07:235:04Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat7:001.37:061.21:30-0.12:000.17:235:05Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun7:541.38:001.22:160.02:590.27:235:06Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon8:541.39:021.13:050.03:580.27:235:07Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue9:511.410:001.13:550.04:510.17:225:08Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:401.510:511.24:430.05:410.07:225:09Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:251.511:381.25:29-0.16:280.07:225:10Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:081.66:15-0.27:12-0.17:225:11Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:221.312:491.77:00-0.37:52-0.27:215:12New Moon16Sat
17Sun1:051.31:291.77:43-0.38:31-0.37:215:13New Moon17Sun
18Mon1:451.42:071.88:25-0.49:07-0.47:205:14New Moon18Mon
19Tue2:251.42:461.89:06-0.49:45-0.47:205:15Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:061.53:281.79:48-0.410:25-0.47:195:16Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu3:501.54:121.710:35-0.311:09-0.47:195:18Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:381.54:591.611:28-0.311:57-0.47:185:19Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:281.55:501.512:27-0.27:185:20First Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:221.66:441.412:49-0.41:30-0.27:175:21First Quarter24Sun
25Mon7:211.67:451.41:45-0.32:39-0.17:175:22First Quarter25Mon
26Tue8:301.68:551.32:46-0.33:50-0.17:165:23Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:431.710:061.33:50-0.44:56-0.27:155:24Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:481.711:091.44:53-0.45:58-0.37:145:25Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:471.85:53-0.56:55-0.37:145:26Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:071.412:421.86:51-0.57:47-0.47:135:27Full Moon30Sat
31Sun1:011.51:311.87:45-0.58:34-0.47:125:29Full Moon31Sun
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 8:50 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 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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