Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 18m at 11:29 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 5:00 pm (1.9 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 - Feb 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:041.69:201.23:11-0.34:10-0.17:105:31Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:121.610:261.34:13-0.35:11-0.17:095:32Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:101.611:231.35:12-0.36:07-0.17:085:33Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:011.76:07-0.36:58-0.27:075:34Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:141.412:461.76:58-0.37:44-0.27:065:35New Moon5Sun
6Mon1:001.41:271.77:45-0.38:23-0.37:055:36New Moon6Mon
7Tue1:421.52:031.78:26-0.38:58-0.37:045:37New Moon7Tue
8Wed2:191.52:381.79:04-0.39:31-0.37:035:39New Moon8Wed
9Thu2:551.53:121.69:39-0.210:03-0.27:025:40Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri3:311.53:471.510:15-0.210:35-0.27:015:41Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:071.54:241.510:53-0.111:08-0.17:005:42Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:441.45:031.411:340.011:46-0.16:595:43Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:231.45:431.312:200.16:585:44First Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:051.46:271.312:270.01:100.26:575:45First Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:521.47:171.21:130.02:060.26:555:46First Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:481.48:181.22:060.03:110.26:545:47First Quarter16Thu
17Fri8:541.59:251.23:070.04:150.16:535:48Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:591.610:261.34:10-0.15:130.06:525:49Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:581.711:231.45:10-0.26:08-0.16:515:51Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:531.86:08-0.37:01-0.36:495:52Full Moon20Mon
21Tue12:171.612:451.97:05-0.57:50-0.46:485:53Full Moon21Tue
22Wed1:091.71:362.07:59-0.68:36-0.56:475:54Full Moon22Wed
23Thu1:591.82:242.08:50-0.69:21-0.66:455:55Full Moon23Thu
24Fri2:491.93:132.09:41-0.610:08-0.56:445:56Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat3:401.94:031.910:35-0.510:56-0.56:435:57Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:331.94:541.711:32-0.411:49-0.46:415:58Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:281.95:471.612:33-0.26:405:59Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:251.86:431.512:45-0.31:36-0.16:396:00Third Quarter28Tue
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 2:14 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 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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