Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : 11:29 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 10m at 4:28 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Oct 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:361.94:532.211:090.411:560.67:046:49Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:171.95:352.211:500.57:046:47Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:031.86:222.112:440.612:390.57:056:46Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:531.87:152.11:380.61:350.67:066:44Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed7:501.88:142.12:380.62:370.67:076:43Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu8:551.89:222.13:420.63:460.57:086:41Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri10:061.910:312.24:460.54:560.47:096:40Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:112.111:342.25:440.46:010.37:106:38Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:092.26:380.27:020.27:116:37Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:312.31:042.47:310.18:010.17:126:36New Moon10Mon
11Tue1:252.31:562.58:210.08:560.07:136:34New Moon11Tue
12Wed2:172.32:472.69:090.09:480.07:146:33New Moon12Wed
13Thu3:072.33:362.69:550.010:380.17:156:31Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:552.24:252.510:410.111:290.27:166:30Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:452.15:152.411:290.27:166:28Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:371.96:072.212:230.312:220.47:176:27Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:301.86:592.11:200.51:180.57:186:26First Quarter17Mon
18Tue7:251.87:542.02:180.62:180.67:196:24First Quarter18Tue
19Wed8:251.78:531.93:150.63:200.77:206:23First Quarter19Wed
20Thu9:331.79:571.94:110.64:230.77:216:22First Quarter20Thu
21Fri10:361.810:531.95:020.65:200.77:226:20Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:271.811:401.95:480.66:110.67:236:19Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:101.96:280.56:580.57:246:18Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:221.912:492.07:070.47:420.57:256:17Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:021.91:262.17:450.48:240.47:266:15Full Moon25Tue
26Wed1:411.92:022.28:210.39:020.37:276:14Full Moon26Wed
27Thu2:181.92:372.28:570.29:390.37:286:13Full Moon27Thu
28Fri2:551.93:122.29:320.210:160.37:296:12Full Moon28Fri
29Sat3:331.93:482.210:070.210:540.37:306:11Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun4:121.84:282.210:450.311:360.47:326:09Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon4:561.85:132.111:290.37:336:08Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 7:58 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 14% 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 (14% 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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