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 2h 47m 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 - Feb 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:511.52:151.88:34-0.59:16-0.47:115:30Full Moon1Mon
2Tue2:361.62:561.89:19-0.59:56-0.47:105:31Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed3:201.63:371.710:03-0.410:36-0.37:105:32Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu4:031.54:171.610:47-0.211:15-0.27:095:33Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:461.54:571.411:33-0.111:55-0.17:085:34Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:281.45:381.312:220.07:075:35Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun6:111.46:211.212:35-0.11:120.17:065:36Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon6:571.37:081.21:180.02:060.27:055:38Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue7:501.38:051.12:060.13:050.27:045:39Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed8:531.39:101.13:000.14:050.27:035:40Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu9:541.410:101.13:570.14:590.17:015:41Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri10:471.511:021.24:510.05:490.17:005:42Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat11:351.611:501.35:42-0.16:36-0.16:595:43Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:201.76:32-0.27:20-0.26:585:44New Moon14Sun
15Mon12:361.41:031.87:20-0.38:01-0.36:575:45New Moon15Mon
16Tue1:191.51:441.88:06-0.48:41-0.46:565:46New Moon16Tue
17Wed2:021.62:261.98:50-0.49:20-0.46:545:47New Moon17Wed
18Thu2:451.73:091.89:35-0.510:01-0.56:535:48Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri3:301.73:541.810:23-0.410:45-0.46:525:50Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat4:181.84:431.711:16-0.311:34-0.46:515:51Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:091.85:341.612:15-0.26:495:52First Quarter21Sun
22Mon6:041.76:281.512:27-0.31:18-0.16:485:53First Quarter22Mon
23Tue7:031.77:301.41:25-0.32:260.06:475:54First Quarter23Tue
24Wed8:141.78:421.42:29-0.23:370.06:465:55First Quarter24Wed
25Thu9:321.79:561.43:37-0.24:430.06:445:56Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri10:401.711:001.54:43-0.25:43-0.16:435:57Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat11:381.811:571.55:44-0.26:38-0.16:415:58Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:301.86:41-0.37:28-0.26:405:59Full Moon28Sun
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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