Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : 10:50 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 37m at 4:07 pm (1.9 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 - Jan 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:231.59:461.33:36-0.14:350.07:234:58Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:201.610:441.34:32-0.25:32-0.17:234:59Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:151.811:381.45:26-0.36:28-0.27:235:00Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:081.96:21-0.57:22-0.47:235:01Full Moon4Mon
5Tue12:331.51:002.07:16-0.68:12-0.57:235:02Full Moon5Tue
6Wed1:261.61:522.08:09-0.69:01-0.67:235:02Full Moon6Wed
7Thu2:181.62:432.09:01-0.79:49-0.67:235:03Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri3:101.73:342.09:54-0.610:39-0.67:235:04Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:041.74:261.910:50-0.511:32-0.57:235:05Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun5:001.75:201.711:51-0.47:225:06Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon5:571.66:141.612:27-0.412:55-0.37:225:07Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue6:561.67:111.41:22-0.42:00-0.27:225:08Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed8:011.68:141.32:19-0.33:07-0.17:225:09Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu9:111.59:231.23:18-0.34:11-0.17:225:10Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:141.610:241.24:15-0.25:10-0.17:215:11Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:071.611:171.35:09-0.26:03-0.17:215:12Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:541.65:59-0.26:52-0.17:205:13Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:051.312:361.66:47-0.37:36-0.27:205:14New Moon18Mon
19Tue12:491.31:151.77:31-0.38:14-0.27:205:16New Moon19Tue
20Wed1:291.41:511.78:11-0.38:49-0.37:195:17New Moon20Wed
21Thu2:071.42:251.68:47-0.39:22-0.37:195:18New Moon21Thu
22Fri2:431.42:591.69:22-0.29:53-0.37:185:19Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat3:181.43:341.69:57-0.210:25-0.27:175:20Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun3:551.44:101.510:34-0.110:59-0.27:175:21Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:321.44:481.411:15-0.111:37-0.27:165:22Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:121.45:291.412:010.07:165:23First Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:541.46:131.312:18-0.112:510.17:155:24First Quarter27Wed
28Thu6:411.47:021.21:05-0.11:490.17:145:25First Quarter28Thu
29Fri7:361.48:021.21:57-0.12:540.17:135:27First Quarter29Fri
30Sat8:411.59:101.22:57-0.24:010.07:135:28Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun9:481.610:151.34:00-0.35:04-0.17:125:29Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 7:28 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 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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