Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : 11:21 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 45m at 4:23 am (1.8 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 - Jan 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:341.52:572.09:11-0.510:07-0.47:234:58Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:241.53:471.910:02-0.510:56-0.47:234:59Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:171.54:391.810:58-0.411:48-0.47:235:00Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:121.55:321.712:00-0.37:235:01Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:091.66:261.612:41-0.31:05-0.27:235:02Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun7:091.67:241.41:36-0.32:13-0.17:235:03Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon8:151.68:301.32:32-0.33:22-0.17:235:04Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue9:251.69:381.33:31-0.34:28-0.17:235:04Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:271.710:391.34:28-0.35:29-0.17:235:05Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:221.711:341.35:23-0.36:25-0.27:235:06Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:131.76:16-0.37:17-0.27:225:07New Moon11Fri
12Sat12:251.312:591.77:07-0.38:03-0.27:225:08New Moon12Sat
13Sun1:121.31:411.77:53-0.38:44-0.37:225:09New Moon13Sun
14Mon1:551.32:191.78:36-0.39:21-0.27:225:10New Moon14Mon
15Tue2:361.32:561.69:14-0.39:56-0.27:215:11Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:151.33:321.69:52-0.210:31-0.27:215:12Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:541.34:091.510:31-0.111:06-0.17:215:13Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:341.34:481.411:130.011:42-0.17:205:15Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:141.35:271.311:590.17:205:16First Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:541.36:091.212:19-0.112:480.17:195:17First Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:371.36:541.21:000.01:420.27:195:18First Quarter21Mon
22Tue7:261.37:461.11:450.02:420.27:185:19First Quarter22Tue
23Wed8:241.48:491.12:360.03:460.27:185:20First Quarter23Wed
24Thu9:261.49:521.13:32-0.14:460.17:175:21Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:251.510:491.24:30-0.25:420.07:165:22Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:201.711:441.35:26-0.36:36-0.27:165:23Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:131.86:22-0.47:28-0.37:155:24Full Moon27Sun
28Mon12:371.41:051.97:17-0.58:16-0.47:145:26Full Moon28Mon
29Tue1:281.51:541.98:10-0.69:01-0.57:135:27Full Moon29Tue
30Wed2:181.62:432.09:01-0.69:46-0.57:135:28Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu3:081.63:321.99:53-0.610:32-0.57:125:29Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 7:52 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 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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