Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 59m at 2:32 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 8:09 pm (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Oct 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:341.96:592.21:210.61:150.57:036:50Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue7:311.87:592.22:230.62:180.57:046:49Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed8:361.89:072.23:300.63:280.57:046:47Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu9:501.910:212.24:360.54:400.57:056:46Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:012.011:272.25:370.45:470.47:066:44Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:012.16:330.36:490.37:076:43Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:242.312:562.37:250.27:480.27:086:41New Moon7Sun
8Mon1:172.31:482.48:140.18:420.17:096:40New Moon8Mon
9Tue2:072.32:352.59:000.19:320.17:106:38New Moon9Tue
10Wed2:532.23:212.59:420.110:190.27:116:37New Moon10Wed
11Thu3:372.14:042.410:230.211:050.37:126:35Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri4:212.04:482.311:040.311:530.47:136:34Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:061.95:332.211:470.47:146:33Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:531.86:192.112:430.512:330.67:156:31Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:421.77:072.01:360.61:250.77:166:30First Quarter15Mon
16Tue7:331.77:571.92:290.72:200.87:176:28First Quarter16Tue
17Wed8:301.68:561.93:240.73:200.87:186:27First Quarter17Wed
18Thu9:361.69:591.84:190.74:220.87:196:26First Quarter18Thu
19Fri10:381.710:551.95:080.75:200.77:196:24Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:281.811:421.95:520.66:110.67:206:23Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:111.96:330.56:580.57:216:22Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon12:252.012:502.07:120.47:440.47:226:20Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue1:062.01:292.27:510.38:270.37:236:19Full Moon23Tue
24Wed1:462.02:072.28:290.29:090.37:246:18Full Moon24Wed
25Thu2:262.02:462.39:070.29:500.27:256:16Full Moon25Thu
26Fri3:072.03:262.39:460.110:320.27:266:15Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat3:492.04:092.310:260.111:180.37:286:14Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun4:351.94:562.311:110.27:296:13Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:261.95:492.212:090.312:030.27:306:12Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:211.86:462.21:080.41:030.37:316:11Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed7:211.87:462.12:100.42:100.47:326:09Third Quarter31Wed
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 5:20 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (48% illuminated). This places Tappahannock, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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