Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : 11:57 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 36m at 5:01 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 - Apr 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:161.711:331.75:350.26:060.25:516:30Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:001.87:240.17:480.16:507:31Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon1:161.81:421.88:110.08:280.06:487:32New Moon3Mon
4Tue1:571.92:231.98:56-0.19:08-0.16:477:33New Moon4Tue
5Wed2:392.03:051.99:40-0.29:47-0.16:457:34New Moon5Wed
6Thu3:202.13:471.910:23-0.210:28-0.26:447:35Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:042.14:331.911:09-0.111:12-0.16:427:36Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:522.15:221.812:000.06:417:37Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:442.16:151.712:02-0.112:580.16:397:38Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:402.07:111.712:590.02:000.26:387:38First Quarter10Mon
11Tue7:401.98:141.62:020.13:050.26:367:39First Quarter11Tue
12Wed8:491.99:271.63:100.14:130.26:357:40First Quarter12Wed
13Thu10:071.810:411.74:230.15:160.26:337:41Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:161.811:441.85:310.16:130.16:327:42Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:141.96:330.07:050.16:317:43Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:381.91:041.97:300.07:530.06:297:44Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:272.01:501.98:22-0.18:370.06:287:45Full Moon17Mon
18Tue2:122.12:321.99:09-0.19:170.06:267:46Full Moon18Tue
19Wed2:522.13:121.89:51-0.19:540.06:257:47Full Moon19Wed
20Thu3:302.13:501.810:300.010:300.16:247:48Full Moon20Thu
21Fri4:072.04:281.711:090.111:050.26:227:49Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:451.95:081.711:480.211:420.36:217:50Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:251.95:501.612:300.36:207:50Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:071.86:341.512:230.41:160.46:197:51Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:511.77:191.51:100.52:030.56:177:52Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:391.78:091.52:030.52:540.56:167:53Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu8:341.69:071.53:010.53:480.56:157:54Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri9:361.610:081.64:030.54:410.56:147:55Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat10:361.611:031.75:040.45:300.46:127:56Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:301.711:521.85:590.36:170.36:117:57Waning Crescent30Sun
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 8:29 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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