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 6h 17m 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 - Oct 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:302.11:532.18:190.48:430.57:036:50Full Moon1Mon
2Tue2:062.12:272.28:520.49:210.47:046:49Full Moon2Tue
3Wed2:412.13:002.29:240.49:560.47:056:47Full Moon3Wed
4Thu3:162.03:342.29:550.310:320.57:056:46Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri3:512.04:082.210:270.411:090.57:066:44Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat4:291.94:462.211:020.411:520.67:076:43Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:111.95:302.211:430.57:086:41Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:581.86:182.212:410.612:310.57:096:40Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue6:501.87:132.11:380.61:290.67:106:38Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed7:481.78:142.12:410.62:330.67:116:37Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu8:551.89:252.13:480.63:450.57:126:35Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri10:101.910:372.24:520.54:570.57:136:34Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat11:162.011:402.25:500.46:030.37:146:32Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:142.26:440.27:050.27:156:31Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:362.31:082.37:350.18:030.17:166:30New Moon15Mon
16Tue1:292.31:592.58:230.08:580.07:176:28New Moon16Tue
17Wed2:192.22:482.59:090.09:490.07:186:27New Moon17Wed
18Thu3:062.23:352.59:530.010:380.17:196:25Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri3:532.14:212.410:360.111:270.27:206:24Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat4:412.05:092.311:210.27:216:23Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:301.95:592.212:200.412:100.47:226:21Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:221.76:502.11:150.51:040.57:236:20First Quarter22Mon
23Tue7:151.77:421.92:110.62:020.77:246:19First Quarter23Tue
24Wed8:131.68:401.93:080.73:040.77:256:18First Quarter24Wed
25Thu9:201.69:451.84:050.74:080.87:266:16First Quarter25Thu
26Fri10:261.710:431.84:560.65:080.77:276:15Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat11:181.811:311.85:410.66:000.67:286:14Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:021.911:141.95:210.55:480.66:295:13Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon11:412.011:541.95:590.46:330.56:305:12Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:182.16:360.37:160.46:315:10Full Moon30Tue
31Wed12:321.912:542.17:120.37:560.36:325:09Full 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 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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