Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:45 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 25m at 5:53 pm (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Mar 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:271.77:461.41:45-0.12:420.16:376:01Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu8:401.69:001.32:49-0.13:490.16:366:02Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri9:531.610:101.43:550.04:490.16:346:03Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:511.611:061.44:560.05:440.16:336:04Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:411.711:561.55:510.06:320.06:316:05Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:241.76:41-0.17:160.06:306:06Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:391.61:031.77:27-0.17:53-0.16:286:07New Moon7Tue
8Wed1:181.61:391.78:07-0.18:27-0.16:276:08New Moon8Wed
9Thu1:541.72:121.78:43-0.18:58-0.16:266:09New Moon9Thu
10Fri2:271.72:461.79:18-0.19:28-0.16:246:10New Moon10Fri
11Sat3:001.73:201.79:510.09:580.06:236:11Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:331.74:551.611:260.011:310.07:217:12Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:091.75:321.512:040.17:207:13Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:471.76:121.512:070.112:460.27:187:14Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:281.66:551.412:490.11:340.37:177:15First Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:151.67:441.41:370.22:290.37:157:16First Quarter16Thu
17Fri8:091.68:431.42:320.23:310.37:137:16First Quarter17Fri
18Sat9:141.69:511.43:350.24:380.37:127:17First Quarter18Sat
19Sun10:251.710:581.54:430.15:400.27:107:18Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:301.811:581.75:480.06:370.07:097:19Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:281.96:49-0.27:31-0.17:077:20Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:541.91:232.07:48-0.38:22-0.37:067:21Full Moon22Wed
23Thu1:472.02:152.18:44-0.49:10-0.47:047:22Full Moon23Thu
24Fri2:392.13:052.19:37-0.59:57-0.47:037:23Full Moon24Fri
25Sat3:292.23:542.010:28-0.510:43-0.47:017:24Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:192.24:441.911:20-0.411:32-0.37:007:25Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:122.15:361.812:16-0.26:587:26Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:062.06:291.712:25-0.21:140.06:577:27Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed7:021.97:241.61:220.02:150.16:557:28Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu8:011.88:251.52:220.13:170.26:547:29Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri9:091.79:361.53:270.24:200.36:527:30Third Quarter31Fri
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 9:19 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 23% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (23% illuminated). This places Tappahannock, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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