Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : 1:42 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 27m at 6:36 am (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Dec 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:511.52:061.98:210.09:150.17:054:48Full Moon1Tue
2Wed2:281.52:421.98:570.09:510.17:054:48Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu3:071.53:201.99:340.110:300.17:064:48Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri3:481.54:021.810:150.111:140.17:074:48Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat4:341.44:481.811:030.17:084:47Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:231.45:371.812:030.111:59 AM0.27:094:47Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon6:161.56:311.712:550.11:020.27:104:47Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue7:141.57:291.61:490.12:090.27:114:48Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed8:181.68:351.62:450.03:190.17:114:48Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu9:241.89:411.63:43-0.14:260.07:124:48Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:241.910:421.64:38-0.25:28-0.17:134:48Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:202.011:391.65:32-0.36:28-0.27:144:48Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:152.16:26-0.47:25-0.37:154:48New Moon13Sun
14Mon12:341.61:082.27:19-0.48:18-0.47:154:49New Moon14Mon
15Tue1:271.61:592.28:11-0.59:07-0.37:164:49New Moon15Tue
16Wed2:181.62:492.19:01-0.49:56-0.37:174:49Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:091.63:382.09:50-0.310:45-0.27:174:50Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:001.54:271.810:42-0.211:36-0.17:184:50Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:531.55:161.711:380.07:184:50Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:461.46:041.512:260.012:370.17:194:51First Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:381.46:521.41:150.01:360.27:194:51First Quarter21Mon
22Tue7:331.47:451.32:030.12:370.37:204:52First Quarter22Tue
23Wed8:341.48:441.22:510.13:380.37:204:52First Quarter23Wed
24Thu9:321.49:421.23:380.14:340.27:214:53Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:221.510:331.24:240.15:240.27:214:54Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:051.611:201.25:070.06:120.17:214:54Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:471.65:50-0.16:570.07:224:55Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:041.312:271.76:34-0.17:39-0.17:224:56Full Moon28Mon
29Tue12:471.31:071.77:17-0.28:18-0.17:224:56Full Moon29Tue
30Wed1:281.31:451.87:59-0.28:55-0.27:224:57Full Moon30Wed
31Thu2:071.32:231.88:39-0.39:31-0.27:234:58Full Moon31Thu
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 10:09 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (37% illuminated). This places Tappahannock, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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