Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:42 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 31m at 7:33 pm (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Aug 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:032.012:331.67:180.37:070.26:118:16Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:512.11:221.88:060.27:590.16:128:15New Moon2Wed
3Thu1:402.12:101.98:510.18:500.06:138:14New Moon3Thu
4Fri2:272.22:572.09:350.09:400.06:148:13New Moon4Fri
5Sat3:142.23:452.010:17-0.110:290.06:148:11Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:012.24:342.111:02-0.111:220.06:158:10Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon4:512.15:252.111:49-0.16:168:09Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:432.06:192.212:190.112:410.06:178:08Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:371.97:152.11:210.21:350.16:188:07First Quarter9Wed
10Thu7:321.88:142.12:250.22:320.16:198:06First Quarter10Thu
11Fri8:341.79:212.13:300.33:330.26:208:05First Quarter11Fri
12Sat9:441.710:302.14:370.34:360.26:218:03Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:541.711:332.15:390.35:380.26:218:02Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:551.76:360.36:360.26:228:01Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:272.112:501.87:290.27:310.26:238:00Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:162.11:391.98:170.28:220.26:247:58Full Moon16Wed
17Thu2:012.12:241.99:000.29:090.26:257:57Full Moon17Thu
18Fri2:412.13:052.09:380.29:500.36:267:56Full Moon18Fri
19Sat3:192.13:432.010:130.210:290.36:277:54Full Moon19Sat
20Sun3:552.04:202.010:460.211:080.46:277:53Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:321.94:572.011:190.311:480.56:287:52Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:111.95:351.911:530.46:297:50Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:511.86:141.912:310.612:300.56:307:49Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:331.76:551.91:180.61:110.56:317:47Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri7:171.67:401.92:070.71:560.66:327:46Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat8:061.68:311.93:010.72:470.66:337:45Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun9:041.69:311.94:000.73:450.66:337:43Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon10:081.610:332.04:580.64:460.56:347:42Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:091.711:302.15:520.55:450.46:357:40Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:031.86:430.46:420.36:367:39Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:232.212:542.07:330.37:370.26:377:37New Moon31Thu
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 11:07 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 42% 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 minimum.

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 (42% illuminated). This places Tappahannock, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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