Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : 10:43 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 23m at 3:38 am (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Mar 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:581.61:211.77:47-0.28:10-0.26:386:00New Moon1Sun
2Mon1:361.61:571.78:26-0.28:44-0.26:366:01New Moon2Mon
3Tue2:121.72:331.79:03-0.29:18-0.36:356:02New Moon3Tue
4Wed2:481.83:101.79:42-0.29:54-0.36:346:03Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu3:281.83:511.710:23-0.210:34-0.26:326:04Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri4:101.84:361.611:10-0.111:20-0.26:316:05Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:581.85:241.612:040.06:296:06First Quarter7Sat
8Sun6:501.87:181.512:12-0.12:040.07:287:07First Quarter8Sun
9Mon7:481.78:181.52:11-0.13:100.17:267:08First Quarter9Mon
10Tue8:551.79:291.53:16-0.14:200.17:257:09First Quarter10Tue
11Wed10:111.710:431.54:27-0.15:270.07:237:10Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:221.811:491.75:36-0.26:27-0.17:227:11Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:231.96:39-0.27:23-0.27:207:12Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:481.81:181.97:39-0.38:15-0.37:197:13Full Moon14Sat
15Sun1:421.92:092.08:34-0.49:03-0.37:177:14Full Moon15Sun
16Mon2:312.02:541.99:25-0.49:46-0.37:167:15Full Moon16Mon
17Tue3:172.03:381.910:11-0.310:27-0.37:147:16Full Moon17Tue
18Wed4:002.04:191.810:56-0.211:07-0.27:137:17Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu4:431.95:011.711:40-0.111:48-0.17:117:18Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:261.85:441.612:270.07:107:19Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:101.76:281.512:310.11:150.27:087:20Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:541.67:141.41:170.22:050.37:077:21Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon7:421.68:041.42:070.32:580.47:057:22Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue8:371.59:031.43:020.43:550.47:047:23Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed9:431.510:091.44:020.44:510.47:027:23Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu10:471.511:081.55:020.45:420.47:017:24Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:391.611:571.65:570.36:280.36:597:25Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:241.76:470.27:110.26:577:26Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:411.71:071.77:340.17:520.16:567:27Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon1:221.81:481.88:190.08:320.06:547:28New Moon30Mon
31Tue2:031.92:281.89:02-0.19:11-0.16:537:29New Moon31Tue
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 7:10 am — 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 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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