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 3m 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 - Mar 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:071.62:251.68:56-0.19:07-0.16:386:00New Moon1Thu
2Fri2:391.62:571.69:30-0.19:36-0.16:376:01Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat3:121.73:311.510:05-0.110:07-0.16:356:02Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun3:461.74:081.510:430.010:43-0.16:346:03Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon4:241.74:481.411:260.111:240.06:326:04Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue5:081.75:331.412:170.26:316:05First Quarter6Tue
7Wed5:581.76:251.312:140.01:160.26:296:06First Quarter7Wed
8Thu6:571.67:261.31:120.02:250.36:286:07First Quarter8Thu
9Fri8:081.68:421.32:190.13:390.26:266:08First Quarter9Fri
10Sat9:271.79:571.43:340.04:460.16:256:09Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:361.85:45-0.16:440.07:237:10Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:021.612:361.96:50-0.27:38-0.17:227:11Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue1:001.81:302.07:51-0.48:27-0.37:207:12Full Moon13Tue
14Wed1:531.92:202.08:48-0.49:13-0.47:197:13Full Moon14Wed
15Thu2:432.03:071.99:39-0.59:56-0.47:177:14Full Moon15Thu
16Fri3:302.13:521.910:28-0.410:38-0.37:167:15Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:172.14:371.811:17-0.311:20-0.27:147:16Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:042.05:231.612:08-0.17:137:17Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:521.96:101.512:06-0.11:010.17:117:18Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:421.86:591.412:560.11:560.37:107:19Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed7:341.67:511.31:500.22:540.47:087:20Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu8:341.58:541.32:490.33:570.57:077:21Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri9:481.510:101.33:550.44:580.57:057:22Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat10:551.511:131.45:010.45:500.47:047:23Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:471.55:580.36:350.47:027:23Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:031.512:301.66:480.37:150.37:017:24Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:451.61:091.67:350.27:520.26:597:25Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed1:241.71:461.78:180.18:260.16:587:26New Moon28Wed
29Thu2:001.82:221.78:570.08:590.16:567:27New Moon29Thu
30Fri2:341.92:561.79:340.09:310.06:557:28New Moon30Fri
31Sat3:071.93:301.710:090.010:040.06:537:29New Moon31Sat
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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