Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 46m at 11:21 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 4:51 pm (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Aug 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:501.77:261.81:420.41:470.36:118:16First Quarter1Thu
2Fri7:361.68:141.82:350.52:330.46:128:15First Quarter2Fri
3Sat8:271.59:081.83:300.63:220.56:138:13First Quarter3Sat
4Sun9:261.510:071.84:260.64:150.56:148:12Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:291.511:021.85:200.55:080.56:148:11Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:241.511:511.96:090.55:590.46:158:10Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:131.66:550.46:480.46:168:09Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:352.012:581.77:380.37:360.36:178:08Full Moon8Thu
9Fri1:182.01:411.88:200.28:220.36:188:07Full Moon9Fri
10Sat1:592.12:221.98:580.29:060.26:198:06Full Moon10Sat
11Sun2:392.13:022.09:350.19:480.26:208:04Full Moon11Sun
12Mon3:182.13:422.010:120.010:310.26:218:03Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue3:592.14:252.110:500.011:160.26:218:02Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed4:432.05:102.111:320.06:228:01Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu5:302.05:592.112:080.212:190.16:237:59Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:211.96:522.11:050.31:110.16:247:58Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat7:151.87:482.12:060.42:080.26:257:57Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun8:151.88:522.13:110.43:090.26:267:56Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon9:241.710:042.14:190.44:160.26:277:54Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:361.811:122.25:240.35:220.26:277:53Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:421.96:240.36:250.26:287:51Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:122.212:412.07:190.27:240.16:297:50Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:072.21:352.18:110.18:210.16:307:49New Moon23Fri
24Sat1:572.22:252.18:580.19:120.16:317:47New Moon24Sat
25Sun2:432.23:112.29:410.19:590.16:327:46New Moon25Sun
26Mon3:252.23:542.210:200.110:430.26:337:44Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue4:062.14:352.110:580.211:270.36:337:43Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed4:472.05:172.111:360.36:347:42Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:291.95:592.012:130.512:160.46:357:40Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:121.86:422.01:010.612:580.56:367:39First Quarter30Fri
31Sat6:571.77:271.91:510.71:430.66:377:37First Quarter31Sat
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 2:06 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 88% 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 (88% 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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