Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 37m at 12:45 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 6:06 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - May 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:381.611:061.75:050.45:270.46:107:58Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue11:291.611:531.85:590.46:120.46:097:59Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:141.76:470.36:530.36:088:00Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu12:341.812:551.77:330.37:320.36:068:01Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri1:131.91:351.78:150.28:100.26:058:02New Moon5Fri
6Sat1:502.02:141.78:550.18:470.26:048:03New Moon6Sat
7Sun2:252.02:511.79:320.19:220.26:038:04New Moon7Sun
8Mon3:002.03:271.710:070.19:580.26:028:05New Moon8Mon
9Tue3:362.04:051.710:420.110:340.26:018:06Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed4:132.04:451.711:200.211:140.26:008:06Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:542.05:291.712:030.25:598:07Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri5:401.96:161.712:010.212:520.25:588:08Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat6:301.97:071.712:540.31:450.35:588:09First Quarter13Sat
14Sun7:241.98:031.71:540.32:410.25:578:10First Quarter14Sun
15Mon8:231.89:061.82:590.33:400.25:568:11First Quarter15Mon
16Tue9:301.810:131.94:080.24:400.15:558:12Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed10:381.811:152.05:150.15:370.05:548:13Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu11:401.96:170.06:320.05:548:13Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri12:122.212:371.97:17-0.17:26-0.15:538:14Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat1:062.31:331.98:14-0.28:19-0.25:528:15Full Moon20Sat
21Sun2:002.32:261.99:08-0.29:10-0.25:518:16Full Moon21Sun
22Mon2:512.33:171.99:59-0.29:59-0.15:518:17Full Moon22Mon
23Tue3:402.34:061.810:47-0.110:480.05:508:18Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed4:302.24:571.811:370.011:390.15:508:18Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu5:202.05:491.712:280.15:498:19Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri6:101.96:401.712:340.21:200.25:498:20Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:591.87:311.61:310.32:100.35:488:21Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun7:491.78:241.62:290.43:000.35:488:21Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon8:421.69:221.63:280.53:490.45:478:22Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue9:411.510:191.74:270.54:360.45:478:23Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed10:391.511:091.75:210.45:210.45:468:23Waning Crescent31Wed
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 32% 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 First Quarter (32% 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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