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 4h 00m at 2:54 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 8:37 pm (1.9 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 - May 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:211.912:411.77:150.27:210.26:107:58Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon1:032.01:221.78:020.28:000.26:097:59Full Moon2Mon
3Tue1:422.02:001.78:440.18:370.26:088:00Full Moon3Tue
4Wed2:172.02:371.79:220.19:110.26:078:01Full Moon4Wed
5Thu2:522.03:131.79:570.19:440.26:058:02Full Moon5Thu
6Fri3:252.03:491.610:310.210:170.36:048:03Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:001.94:261.611:060.310:510.36:038:04Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:381.95:051.511:430.311:290.46:028:05Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:181.85:461.512:240.46:018:05Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:011.86:311.512:130.51:100.46:008:06Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:481.77:181.51:050.51:590.45:598:07Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu7:381.78:101.52:020.52:490.45:598:08Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri8:331.79:091.63:050.53:430.45:588:09Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat9:361.710:101.84:110.44:360.35:578:10Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:381.711:071.95:150.35:280.25:568:11Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:351.86:150.16:180.15:558:12Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:002.112:301.87:120.07:100.05:548:12Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:522.21:241.88:09-0.18:02-0.15:548:13New Moon18Wed
19Thu1:452.32:171.89:04-0.28:54-0.25:538:14New Moon19Thu
20Fri2:392.43:101.89:56-0.29:46-0.25:528:15New Moon20Fri
21Sat3:322.34:031.810:48-0.110:39-0.15:518:16Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun4:272.34:581.711:430.011:360.05:518:17Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:252.15:571.712:410.15:508:17Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:242.06:571.712:390.11:400.25:508:18First Quarter24Tue
25Wed7:231.87:581.71:460.22:370.25:498:19First Quarter25Wed
26Thu8:221.79:021.72:540.33:320.35:498:20First Quarter26Thu
27Fri9:251.610:061.84:010.34:240.35:488:20First Quarter27Fri
28Sat10:261.511:011.85:030.35:130.35:488:21Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:181.511:481.95:580.35:560.35:478:22Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:041.56:480.36:380.35:478:23Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:291.912:471.57:350.37:190.35:468:23Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 5:45 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 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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