Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : 9:55 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 56m at 3:14 pm (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Apr 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:581.76:201.512:140.312:590.36:517:30Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:411.77:041.512:580.31:460.46:507:31Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:271.67:521.41:480.42:370.46:487:32Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri8:201.68:481.42:430.43:320.56:477:33Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat9:211.69:511.53:450.44:300.46:457:34Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun10:251.610:511.64:490.35:240.36:447:35Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:221.711:441.85:480.26:140.26:427:36Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:141.86:430.17:020.16:417:37Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:341.91:031.97:360.07:50-0.16:397:38New Moon9Wed
10Thu1:222.11:522.08:28-0.28:37-0.26:387:38New Moon10Thu
11Fri2:112.22:402.09:18-0.29:24-0.26:367:39New Moon11Fri
12Sat2:592.33:282.010:06-0.310:10-0.36:357:40New Moon12Sat
13Sun3:482.34:182.010:56-0.210:59-0.26:337:41Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:392.25:101.911:50-0.111:53-0.16:327:42Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:352.26:061.812:480.06:317:43Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:322.17:041.812:530.01:490.16:297:44First Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:331.98:071.71:570.12:520.26:287:45First Quarter17Thu
18Fri8:391.89:171.73:050.23:550.26:267:46First Quarter18Fri
19Sat9:531.810:281.84:150.24:560.26:257:47Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:001.711:281.95:200.25:500.26:247:48Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:541.76:190.26:390.26:227:49Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:191.912:421.87:120.17:250.16:217:50Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:052.01:251.88:010.18:080.16:207:51Full Moon23Wed
24Thu1:462.02:051.88:440.18:470.16:197:51Full Moon24Thu
25Fri2:242.02:431.89:240.19:230.16:177:52Full Moon25Fri
26Sat2:592.03:191.810:000.19:570.26:167:53Full Moon26Sat
27Sun3:342.03:551.710:350.110:300.26:157:54Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon4:091.94:331.711:100.211:050.36:147:55Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue4:461.95:121.611:470.311:430.46:127:56Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:261.85:531.612:270.36:117:57Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 6:34 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 2% 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 maximum.

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 New Moon (2% illuminated). This places Tappahannock, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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