Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : 3:50 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 9m at 9:02 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Sep 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:062.312:361.97:180.37:190.26:377:36Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat1:032.31:322.18:100.28:190.16:387:35New Moon2Sat
3Sun1:562.32:242.28:570.19:140.16:397:33New Moon3Sun
4Mon2:452.33:132.39:400.010:050.16:407:32New Moon4Mon
5Tue3:312.23:592.410:210.110:550.26:417:30Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:152.14:462.311:020.111:450.36:427:29Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:002.05:322.311:440.36:427:27Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:461.86:202.212:380.512:290.46:437:26Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:341.77:082.11:330.61:170.66:447:24First Quarter9Sat
10Sun7:231.67:592.02:290.72:100.76:457:23First Quarter10Sun
11Mon8:191.69:001.93:290.83:080.86:467:21First Quarter11Mon
12Tue9:281.510:091.94:290.84:110.86:477:19First Quarter12Tue
13Wed10:381.611:081.95:240.85:120.86:487:18Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:331.711:552.06:110.76:060.76:487:16Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:191.86:530.66:550.66:497:15Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:362.01:001.97:310.67:420.66:507:13Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun1:152.11:382.08:070.58:250.56:517:12Full Moon17Sun
18Mon1:522.12:142.18:400.49:050.46:527:10Full Moon18Mon
19Tue2:282.12:482.29:120.39:440.46:537:08Full Moon19Tue
20Wed3:032.13:232.39:450.310:220.46:537:07Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu3:402.04:002.310:190.311:020.46:547:05Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri4:202.04:412.310:550.311:470.56:557:04Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:031.95:272.311:380.46:567:02Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:521.86:192.212:410.612:280.46:577:01Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:471.87:172.21:420.71:280.56:586:59Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:481.78:232.12:490.72:350.56:596:58Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed9:011.79:402.14:000.73:500.57:006:56Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu10:201.810:532.25:060.65:050.57:006:54Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:282.011:542.26:030.56:110.47:016:53Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:252.16:550.37:130.37:026:51Waning Crescent30Sat
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 12:26 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Crescent (30% illuminated). This places Tappahannock, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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