Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 42m at 12:45 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:06 am (1.8 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 - Apr 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:221.610:461.54:330.35:190.36:517:30Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:221.711:421.65:340.36:100.36:497:31Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:101.76:290.26:560.36:487:32Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:281.712:531.77:180.27:380.26:467:33Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed1:101.81:321.88:030.18:160.26:457:34New Moon5Wed
6Thu1:481.82:091.88:430.18:510.16:437:35New Moon6Thu
7Fri2:231.92:441.89:210.19:230.16:427:36New Moon7Fri
8Sat2:571.93:191.89:550.19:550.16:407:37New Moon8Sat
9Sun3:301.93:531.710:290.110:260.16:397:38Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:031.94:291.711:030.110:590.26:377:39Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:381.95:071.611:400.211:370.26:367:40Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:171.95:481.612:220.36:347:41Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:001.86:331.612:200.21:100.36:337:41First Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:491.87:231.61:110.32:030.36:327:42First Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:431.88:201.62:090.33:030.36:307:43First Quarter15Sat
16Sun8:451.89:261.63:130.34:070.36:297:44First Quarter16Sun
17Mon9:561.810:341.84:230.25:090.26:277:45Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:031.911:351.95:300.16:060.16:267:46Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:032.06:320.07:000.06:257:47Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:322.112:592.07:32-0.27:53-0.26:237:48Full Moon20Thu
21Fri1:262.21:532.18:29-0.38:44-0.26:227:49Full Moon21Fri
22Sat2:182.32:452.19:23-0.39:32-0.36:217:50Full Moon22Sat
23Sun3:092.43:352.010:14-0.310:20-0.26:197:51Full Moon23Sun
24Mon3:592.34:251.911:04-0.211:09-0.16:187:52Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:512.25:171.811:57-0.16:177:53Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:432.16:101.812:010.012:530.16:167:54Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:372.07:041.712:580.21:500.26:147:54Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:321.88:011.61:590.32:470.36:137:55Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat8:301.79:041.63:010.43:440.46:127:56Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun9:361.610:101.64:050.44:380.46:117:57Third Quarter30Sun
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 3:25 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 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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