Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 22m at 11:21 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 4:51 pm (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Sep 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:242.11:461.98:220.48:270.46:377:37Full Moon1Sat
2Sun2:012.12:241.98:570.49:070.46:387:35Full Moon2Sun
3Mon2:372.12:592.09:290.39:440.46:397:34Full Moon3Mon
4Tue3:112.13:322.010:000.310:190.46:407:32Full Moon4Tue
5Wed3:452.04:062.110:290.310:550.56:407:31Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:202.04:402.111:000.411:330.56:417:29Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:571.95:172.111:340.46:427:27Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:371.85:582.112:150.612:130.56:437:26Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:211.86:432.11:040.612:580.56:447:24Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon7:091.77:342.11:590.71:500.56:457:23Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue8:051.78:342.13:000.72:500.56:467:21Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed9:121.79:442.14:070.63:580.56:467:20Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:241.810:542.25:130.65:070.46:477:18Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:291.911:562.36:120.46:120.36:487:17Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:282.17:080.37:150.26:497:15Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:532.41:242.28:000.28:140.16:507:14New Moon16Sun
17Mon1:482.42:172.48:490.19:100.06:517:12New Moon17Mon
18Tue2:392.43:082.59:350.010:030.06:517:10New Moon18Tue
19Wed3:282.33:572.510:200.010:550.16:527:09Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:172.24:472.511:050.111:490.26:537:07Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:062.15:392.411:520.26:547:06Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:582.06:312.312:460.412:440.46:557:04First Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:501.87:252.21:460.51:390.56:567:03First Quarter23Sun
24Mon7:461.78:232.12:460.62:380.66:577:01First Quarter24Mon
25Tue8:491.79:292.03:480.73:400.76:586:59First Quarter25Tue
26Wed10:011.710:352.04:470.74:440.76:586:58Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:041.711:272.05:390.75:410.76:596:56Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:541.86:250.66:310.77:006:55Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:122.012:371.97:060.67:180.67:016:53Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:522.01:162.07:440.58:020.57:026:52Full Moon30Sun
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 2:06 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 88% 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 (88% 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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