Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 35m at 3:50 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 9:40 pm (2.0 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 - Dec 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:211.61:482.08:000.08:550.17:044:48New Moon1Fri
2Sat2:021.52:261.98:390.09:320.17:054:48New Moon2Sat
3Sun2:421.53:031.99:160.110:100.17:064:48Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon3:231.43:421.89:530.210:490.27:074:47Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue4:051.44:221.710:330.211:300.27:084:47Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:491.45:041.611:180.37:094:47Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:331.45:461.612:110.312:090.47:104:47First Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:181.46:311.512:530.31:040.47:104:47First Quarter8Fri
9Sat7:061.47:191.41:360.22:020.47:114:48First Quarter9Sat
10Sun7:581.58:141.42:210.23:040.47:124:48First Quarter10Sun
11Mon8:551.59:141.33:090.14:050.37:134:48Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue9:501.710:101.43:590.15:010.27:144:48Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:411.811:031.44:490.05:550.17:144:48Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:311.911:551.45:40-0.16:490.07:154:48Full Moon14Thu
15Fri12:232.06:32-0.37:42-0.27:164:49Full Moon15Fri
16Sat12:471.51:152.17:25-0.38:32-0.27:164:49Full Moon16Sat
17Sun1:391.52:072.18:17-0.49:20-0.37:174:49Full Moon17Sun
18Mon2:311.52:582.19:09-0.410:10-0.37:184:50Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue3:241.63:522.010:04-0.411:03-0.27:184:50Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:211.64:471.911:03-0.311:57-0.27:194:51Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:201.65:421.712:09-0.27:194:51Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:201.66:371.612:52-0.21:16-0.17:204:52Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat7:211.67:351.41:46-0.22:250.07:204:52Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun8:291.68:411.32:41-0.23:330.07:204:53Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon9:351.79:451.33:36-0.14:360.07:214:53Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue10:321.710:421.24:30-0.15:330.07:214:54Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:231.711:331.35:21-0.26:260.07:224:55Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:091.76:10-0.27:14-0.17:224:55New Moon28Thu
29Fri12:201.312:521.76:58-0.27:58-0.17:224:56New Moon29Fri
30Sat1:041.31:311.77:42-0.28:36-0.17:224:57New Moon30Sat
31Sun1:451.32:081.78:22-0.29:11-0.17:224:58New Moon31Sun
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 6:45 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 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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