Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 27m at 10:47 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 4:13 pm (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Apr 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:201.81:391.88:150.08:210.05:526:29New Moon1Tue
2Wed1:541.92:131.78:510.08:520.15:516:30New Moon2Wed
3Thu2:271.92:471.79:250.19:210.15:496:31New Moon3Thu
4Fri2:581.93:211.79:590.19:510.25:486:32Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat3:321.83:581.610:340.210:240.25:466:33Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:071.85:361.512:120.36:457:34Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:461.86:171.512:010.312:550.46:437:35Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:291.77:011.412:450.41:440.56:427:36First Quarter8Tue
9Wed7:171.77:511.41:350.42:390.56:407:37First Quarter9Wed
10Thu8:131.78:511.42:340.43:400.56:397:38First Quarter10Thu
11Fri9:201.710:001.53:400.44:430.46:377:39First Quarter11Fri
12Sat10:291.711:031.64:480.35:390.36:367:40Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:301.811:581.85:520.26:300.26:347:41Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:241.96:510.07:200.06:337:41Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:502.01:162.07:48-0.18:08-0.16:327:42Full Moon15Tue
16Wed1:402.22:072.08:43-0.38:55-0.26:307:43Full Moon16Wed
17Thu2:302.32:562.09:35-0.39:41-0.26:297:44Full Moon17Thu
18Fri3:192.33:451.910:25-0.310:27-0.26:277:45Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:092.34:351.911:17-0.211:16-0.16:267:46Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:032.35:291.812:130.06:257:47Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:592.16:251.712:110.01:140.16:237:48Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:592.07:241.61:130.12:160.36:227:49Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed8:021.88:291.62:190.23:190.46:217:50Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu9:131.79:451.63:300.34:220.46:197:51Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri10:251.710:531.64:400.35:190.46:187:52Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:231.711:471.75:430.36:080.36:177:53Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:101.76:370.36:510.36:167:53Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:321.812:521.77:260.27:310.36:147:54Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:121.91:311.78:110.28:080.26:137:55New Moon29Tue
30Wed1:481.92:091.78:510.28:430.26:127:56New Moon30Wed
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 1:30 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 94% 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 (94% 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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