Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 24m at 2:56 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 8:02 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Aug 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:321.86:061.812:090.412:260.36:118:15Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:121.76:461.812:570.51:020.46:128:14First Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:531.67:271.81:470.61:400.56:138:13First Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:371.58:121.82:380.62:220.56:148:12First Quarter4Wed
5Thu8:271.49:041.83:330.63:090.56:158:11First Quarter5Thu
6Fri9:271.410:051.84:310.64:040.66:158:10Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:311.411:031.95:270.65:020.56:168:09Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:281.511:551.96:190.55:580.56:178:08Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:201.67:080.46:520.46:188:07Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:452.01:091.77:560.37:460.36:198:06Full Moon10Tue
11Wed1:322.11:571.88:400.28:380.26:208:04Full Moon11Wed
12Thu2:182.22:431.99:220.19:270.16:218:03Full Moon12Thu
13Fri3:032.23:282.010:020.010:150.16:218:02Full Moon13Fri
14Sat3:482.24:142.110:430.011:060.16:228:01Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:352.15:032.211:250.06:237:59Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:242.05:542.212:000.212:120.06:247:58Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:151.96:472.21:000.21:030.16:257:57Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed7:091.87:442.22:030.31:570.26:267:55Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu8:071.78:482.13:090.42:560.36:277:54Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri9:141.610:022.14:180.54:020.36:287:53Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:291.611:122.15:240.55:090.36:287:51Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:361.76:240.46:120.36:297:50Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:122.112:341.87:190.47:110.36:307:49Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:042.11:261.98:080.38:060.36:317:47New Moon24Tue
25Wed1:502.12:131.98:520.38:550.36:327:46New Moon25Wed
26Thu2:302.12:552.09:290.39:380.36:337:44New Moon26Thu
27Fri3:072.13:342.010:030.310:180.46:347:43New Moon27Fri
28Sat3:422.04:102.010:350.310:560.46:347:41Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:181.94:462.011:050.411:360.56:357:40Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon4:551.85:222.011:360.46:367:39Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue5:331.86:002.012:180.612:090.56:377:37Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 5:29 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Tappahannock, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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