Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 37m at 11:57 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 5:31 pm (1.7 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 - Apr 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:281.59:561.43:500.44:390.46:517:30Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu10:341.610:581.54:510.45:310.46:507:31Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:281.611:481.65:460.46:180.46:487:32Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:141.76:360.37:000.36:477:33Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:321.712:561.77:230.27:400.26:457:34Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:121.81:361.88:070.18:180.16:447:35New Moon6Mon
7Tue1:501.92:141.88:480.08:550.16:427:36New Moon7Tue
8Wed2:271.92:511.89:270.09:300.06:417:37New Moon8Wed
9Thu3:042.03:281.810:040.010:060.06:397:37New Moon9Thu
10Fri3:412.04:081.810:430.010:440.06:387:38Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:212.04:501.811:260.011:270.06:367:39Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:062.05:371.712:140.16:357:40Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:562.06:281.712:160.11:090.26:347:41First Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:501.97:241.71:120.12:080.26:327:42First Quarter14Tue
15Wed7:491.98:261.72:150.23:120.26:317:43First Quarter15Wed
16Thu8:561.99:371.73:240.24:180.26:297:44First Quarter16Thu
17Fri10:111.910:481.84:350.15:210.16:287:45Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:181.911:491.95:420.06:170.16:277:46Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:171.96:44-0.17:110.06:257:47Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:452.11:112.07:42-0.18:02-0.16:247:48Full Moon20Mon
21Tue1:372.22:012.08:37-0.28:49-0.16:237:49Full Moon21Tue
22Wed2:252.22:482.09:26-0.29:34-0.16:217:49Full Moon22Wed
23Thu3:102.23:321.910:12-0.110:16-0.16:207:50Full Moon23Thu
24Fri3:542.24:161.810:56-0.110:570.06:197:51Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:372.15:001.811:410.111:400.26:177:52Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:202.05:451.712:270.26:167:53Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:051.86:321.612:270.31:160.36:157:54Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:511.77:191.61:170.42:050.46:147:55Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed7:391.78:101.52:100.52:550.56:137:56Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu8:331.69:071.53:080.53:460.56:117:57Third Quarter30Thu
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 2:44 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 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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