Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 14m at 2:42 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 7:41 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Sep 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:142.31:442.18:210.18:320.16:387:36New Moon1Fri
2Sat2:042.32:342.39:070.09:240.06:397:34New Moon2Sat
3Sun2:532.43:222.49:510.010:150.06:397:33New Moon3Sun
4Mon3:422.34:122.410:360.011:080.06:407:31Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue4:322.25:042.411:240.06:417:30Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:242.15:592.412:040.112:150.16:427:28Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:192.06:562.31:060.31:120.26:437:27First Quarter7Thu
8Fri7:161.97:562.22:100.42:120.36:447:25First Quarter8Fri
9Sat8:181.89:032.23:150.53:160.46:447:24First Quarter9Sat
10Sun9:311.810:162.14:210.54:230.56:457:22Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:441.811:182.15:220.55:260.56:467:20Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:441.96:170.56:240.56:477:19Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:112.112:352.07:060.47:170.46:487:17Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:562.11:212.07:510.48:060.46:497:16Full Moon14Thu
15Fri1:382.12:022.18:310.38:500.46:507:14Full Moon15Fri
16Sat2:162.12:392.19:070.39:290.46:507:13Full Moon16Sat
17Sun2:512.13:132.29:400.310:060.46:517:11Full Moon17Sun
18Mon3:262.13:472.110:100.410:410.56:527:10Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue4:022.04:212.110:410.411:170.56:537:08Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:391.94:562.111:130.511:560.66:547:06Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:171.95:342.111:480.56:557:05Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:591.86:152.012:390.712:290.66:557:03Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat6:431.77:002.01:270.71:160.76:567:02Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun7:311.77:512.02:200.82:100.76:577:00Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon8:271.78:502.03:180.83:100.76:586:59Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue9:321.79:562.14:190.74:160.66:596:57Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed10:371.810:592.15:170.65:210.57:006:55Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:352.011:552.26:100.46:210.47:016:54Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:282.27:010.37:180.27:026:52Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:492.31:202.37:500.28:150.17:026:51New Moon30Sat
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 5:11 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 (52% 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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