Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 16m at 1:06 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:471.43:031.89:18-0.310:09-0.27:234:59Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat3:291.43:441.710:01-0.310:51-0.27:234:59Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:141.44:301.710:50-0.211:36-0.27:235:00Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon5:031.45:181.611:45-0.27:235:01Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:541.56:081.512:25-0.212:46-0.17:235:02Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed6:481.57:031.41:16-0.31:51-0.17:235:03Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu7:501.68:061.32:11-0.33:01-0.17:235:04Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri8:581.69:161.33:10-0.34:10-0.17:235:05Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:051.710:221.34:11-0.35:15-0.27:235:06Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:061.811:241.35:10-0.46:16-0.37:235:07Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:041.96:09-0.47:14-0.37:225:08New Moon11Mon
12Tue12:211.412:591.97:06-0.58:06-0.47:225:09New Moon12Tue
13Wed1:161.41:491.98:00-0.58:53-0.47:225:10New Moon13Wed
14Thu2:061.42:351.88:49-0.59:37-0.47:225:11New Moon14Thu
15Fri2:541.43:191.89:36-0.410:20-0.37:215:12Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat3:411.44:021.610:23-0.311:02-0.37:215:13Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun4:271.44:441.511:12-0.211:44-0.27:205:14Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:131.45:261.412:040.07:205:15Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue5:571.36:091.312:26-0.112:560.17:205:16First Quarter19Tue
20Wed6:421.36:541.21:07-0.11:510.17:195:17First Quarter20Wed
21Thu7:311.37:461.11:500.02:490.27:195:18First Quarter21Thu
22Fri8:281.38:471.02:370.03:490.27:185:19First Quarter22Fri
23Sat9:291.39:481.03:290.04:450.27:175:20Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:241.410:421.14:210.05:360.17:175:21Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:131.511:311.15:12-0.16:250.07:165:23Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:581.66:02-0.27:10-0.17:155:24Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:181.212:421.76:50-0.37:51-0.27:155:25Full Moon27Wed
28Thu1:021.31:231.77:37-0.38:30-0.37:145:26Full Moon28Thu
29Fri1:441.42:041.88:21-0.49:07-0.47:135:27Full Moon29Fri
30Sat2:261.42:441.89:05-0.49:45-0.47:125:28Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun3:091.53:271.89:50-0.410:26-0.47:125:29Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 3:51 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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