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 4h 31m at 1:42 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 7:13 pm (1.8 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 - May 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:332.07:031.812:550.21:440.26:107:58Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun7:301.98:031.81:590.22:430.26:097:59Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon8:321.99:091.83:070.23:440.26:088:00Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue9:421.810:191.94:180.24:440.16:068:01Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:491.811:222.05:240.15:410.16:058:02Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:491.86:260.06:340.06:048:03Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:182.112:441.97:240.07:27-0.16:038:04Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:102.21:361.98:18-0.18:17-0.16:028:05New Moon8Sat
9Sun1:592.22:241.99:08-0.19:04-0.16:018:05New Moon9Sun
10Mon2:452.23:101.89:54-0.19:490.06:008:06New Moon10Mon
11Tue3:292.13:551.810:370.010:310.15:598:07Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:112.14:391.811:200.111:140.25:588:08Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:531.95:241.712:040.25:588:09Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:361.86:101.712:490.35:578:10Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:201.76:561.612:490.41:340.45:568:11First Quarter15Sat
16Sun7:051.77:431.61:410.52:190.45:558:12First Quarter16Sun
17Mon7:531.68:341.62:350.53:050.55:548:12First Quarter17Mon
18Tue8:451.59:291.63:320.53:530.45:548:13First Quarter18Tue
19Wed9:451.510:251.74:300.54:400.45:538:14Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:421.511:141.85:250.45:270.45:528:15Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:331.611:591.96:150.36:120.35:518:16Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:201.67:030.26:570.25:518:17Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:432.01:061.77:510.17:440.15:508:17Full Moon23Sun
24Mon1:272.11:521.78:370.18:310.05:508:18Full Moon24Mon
25Tue2:122.12:381.89:220.09:170.05:498:19Full Moon25Tue
26Wed2:582.23:241.810:06-0.110:040.05:488:20Full Moon26Wed
27Thu3:442.24:121.810:51-0.110:530.05:488:20Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:342.25:041.811:40-0.111:470.05:478:21Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:262.15:581.812:330.05:478:22Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:212.06:551.912:480.11:280.05:478:23Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon7:171.97:531.91:530.12:240.05:468:23Third Quarter31Mon
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 4:27 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 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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