Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : 11:57 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 32m at 5:01 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Aug 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:172.03:411.810:130.110:210.36:118:16Full Moon1Fri
2Sat3:531.94:171.810:450.110:590.36:128:15Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:301.94:551.911:190.211:400.36:138:14Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon5:091.95:361.911:570.26:138:13Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:521.86:191.912:270.412:390.26:148:12Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed6:381.87:062.01:190.41:270.26:158:11Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu7:281.77:592.02:160.42:200.26:168:09Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri8:261.79:002.03:190.43:180.26:178:08Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat9:321.710:082.14:260.44:230.26:188:07Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:421.711:142.25:310.35:280.16:198:06Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:461.86:320.26:300.06:198:05Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:162.312:471.97:290.17:320.06:208:04New Moon12Tue
13Wed1:142.31:442.18:240.08:31-0.16:218:02New Moon13Wed
14Thu2:092.32:392.29:15-0.19:27-0.16:228:01New Moon14Thu
15Fri3:002.33:302.210:02-0.110:19-0.16:238:00New Moon15Fri
16Sat3:502.24:212.210:47-0.111:110.06:247:58Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun4:382.15:112.211:340.06:257:57Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:272.06:022.112:050.212:210.16:267:56Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue6:161.96:522.11:020.31:110.36:267:55First Quarter19Tue
20Wed7:051.87:422.01:590.42:010.46:277:53First Quarter20Wed
21Thu7:561.78:351.92:560.52:530.56:287:52First Quarter21Thu
22Fri8:531.69:361.93:540.63:480.66:297:50First Quarter22Fri
23Sat9:591.610:361.94:510.64:440.66:307:49Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:001.611:281.95:430.65:370.66:317:48Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:511.76:290.56:270.56:327:46Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:132.012:361.87:130.57:140.56:327:45Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:552.01:181.97:530.47:590.46:337:43Full Moon27Wed
28Thu1:352.11:581.98:310.38:420.46:347:42Full Moon28Thu
29Fri2:132.12:352.09:060.39:210.36:357:40Full Moon29Fri
30Sat2:492.13:112.19:400.29:590.36:367:39Full Moon30Sat
31Sun3:262.13:472.110:130.210:380.36:377:37Waning 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 8:29 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 (81% 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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