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 3h 50m 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 - Mar 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:481.61:151.87:33-0.38:11-0.36:396:00Full Moon1Mon
2Tue1:341.71:551.88:20-0.38:50-0.36:376:01Full Moon2Tue
3Wed2:151.72:331.89:02-0.39:26-0.26:366:02Full Moon3Wed
4Thu2:531.73:091.79:41-0.29:59-0.26:346:03Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri3:311.73:451.610:20-0.110:33-0.16:336:04Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat4:081.74:231.511:000.011:080.06:326:05Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun4:471.65:031.511:420.111:460.16:306:06Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:271.65:441.412:280.26:296:07Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue6:101.56:281.312:280.21:170.36:276:08Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed6:571.57:181.31:150.22:120.46:266:09Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu7:551.58:191.22:100.33:130.46:246:10Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri9:011.59:251.33:110.34:120.36:236:11Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:031.610:241.44:130.25:050.26:216:12Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:571.711:151.55:100.15:550.16:206:13Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:461.86:040.06:420.06:186:14Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:041.712:331.96:56-0.27:27-0.26:176:15New Moon16Tue
17Wed12:511.81:192.07:46-0.38:10-0.36:156:16New Moon17Wed
18Thu1:361.92:042.08:34-0.48:53-0.36:146:16New Moon18Thu
19Fri2:222.02:492.09:21-0.49:36-0.46:126:17Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat3:092.13:371.910:10-0.310:22-0.36:116:18Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun3:592.14:271.811:04-0.211:12-0.26:096:19Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon4:522.05:201.712:04-0.16:086:20Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue5:482.06:171.612:08-0.11:060.06:066:21First Quarter23Tue
24Wed6:491.97:191.61:100.02:130.16:046:22First Quarter24Wed
25Thu8:001.88:321.52:160.03:210.26:036:23First Quarter25Thu
26Fri9:191.79:471.63:260.14:250.26:016:24Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat10:271.810:491.74:330.15:220.16:006:25Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:221.811:421.75:340.06:140.15:586:26Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:101.86:290.07:010.05:576:27Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:291.812:531.87:18-0.17:420.05:556:28Full Moon30Tue
31Wed1:111.91:311.88:02-0.18:190.05:546:29Full Moon31Wed
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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