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 1h 06m 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 - Sep 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:141.76:411.91:030.712:470.66:387:36First Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:571.67:241.91:520.71:310.76:397:34First Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:441.58:151.92:460.82:220.76:397:33First Quarter3Fri
4Sat8:411.59:171.93:460.83:210.76:407:31First Quarter4Sat
5Sun9:491.510:242.04:470.84:270.76:417:30Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:551.611:232.15:430.75:300.66:427:28Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:501.76:330.66:290.56:437:26Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:152.212:411.97:210.47:250.46:447:25Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu1:042.21:302.18:060.38:190.26:457:23Full Moon9Thu
10Fri1:522.32:172.28:500.19:110.16:457:22Full Moon10Fri
11Sat2:392.33:032.49:320.110:000.16:467:20Full Moon11Sat
12Sun3:252.33:502.410:130.010:510.16:477:19Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:132.24:392.510:570.011:450.26:487:17Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:032.15:322.411:440.16:497:16Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:562.06:282.412:450.312:370.26:507:14Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:521.87:272.31:490.51:360.46:507:12Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:521.88:342.22:560.62:410.56:517:11Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat9:041.79:522.14:050.63:510.56:527:09Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun10:231.711:032.15:100.65:020.56:537:08Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:291.811:592.16:070.66:050.56:547:06Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:221.96:570.57:010.56:557:05Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:452.11:102.07:410.57:520.56:567:03Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu1:272.11:522.18:210.48:380.46:567:01New Moon23Thu
24Fri2:042.12:292.28:560.49:180.46:577:00New Moon24Fri
25Sat2:392.13:032.29:270.49:550.46:586:58New Moon25Sat
26Sun3:122.03:362.29:570.410:300.56:596:57New Moon26Sun
27Mon3:461.94:092.210:250.511:060.67:006:55Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:221.94:432.110:540.511:430.67:016:54Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:591.85:202.111:270.67:026:52Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:391.76:012.012:250.712:050.77:036:51Waxing Crescent30Thu
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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