Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:40 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 57m at 8:24 pm (1.9 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 - Feb 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:581.45:131.411:510.07:105:30Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:401.45:551.312:07-0.112:400.17:105:32First Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:231.36:391.212:470.01:310.17:095:33First Quarter3Sat
4Sun7:091.37:291.11:310.02:280.27:085:34First Quarter4Sun
5Mon8:051.38:291.12:200.03:290.27:075:35First Quarter5Mon
6Tue9:091.39:331.13:150.04:270.27:065:36Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:081.410:301.24:110.05:200.17:055:37Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:001.511:201.25:04-0.16:090.07:045:38Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri11:471.65:56-0.26:55-0.17:035:39Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:081.312:321.76:46-0.37:39-0.27:025:41Full Moon10Sat
11Sun12:541.41:161.87:35-0.48:19-0.37:005:42Full Moon11Sun
12Mon1:381.51:591.88:21-0.58:59-0.46:595:43Full Moon12Mon
13Tue2:211.62:411.99:06-0.59:39-0.56:585:44Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed3:061.73:261.89:53-0.510:22-0.56:575:45Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu3:531.74:131.810:44-0.411:08-0.46:565:46Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri4:431.85:031.711:40-0.311:59-0.46:555:47Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:361.75:551.512:41-0.26:535:48Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:331.76:521.412:54-0.31:45-0.16:525:49Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon7:361.77:571.31:54-0.22:550.06:515:50Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue8:511.79:121.33:00-0.24:040.06:505:51Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:051.710:231.44:07-0.25:080.06:485:52Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:071.711:241.45:11-0.26:06-0.16:475:53Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:021.86:10-0.36:59-0.26:465:55Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:181.512:501.87:05-0.37:45-0.26:445:56New Moon24Sat
25Sun1:071.61:331.87:54-0.38:26-0.36:435:57New Moon25Sun
26Mon1:501.62:111.88:38-0.39:03-0.36:425:58New Moon26Mon
27Tue2:291.72:481.79:18-0.39:37-0.26:405:59New Moon27Tue
28Wed3:061.73:241.79:56-0.210:10-0.26:396:00Waxing Crescent28Wed
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 12:02 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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