Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 54m at 3:40 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 8:33 am (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Aug 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:371.79:212.13:330.33:360.16:118:16First Quarter1Wed
2Thu9:451.710:292.14:410.34:390.16:128:15Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:551.711:342.25:450.25:420.16:138:14Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:581.76:450.16:430.16:138:13Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:332.212:581.87:420.17:420.06:148:12Full Moon5Sun
6Mon1:282.31:541.98:350.08:390.06:158:11Full Moon6Mon
7Tue2:202.22:452.09:230.09:310.06:168:10Full Moon7Tue
8Wed3:082.23:332.010:070.010:190.16:178:08Full Moon8Wed
9Thu3:522.14:182.010:490.011:070.26:188:07Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:352.05:032.011:290.111:550.36:198:06Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:181.95:481.912:100.26:198:05Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:021.86:311.912:450.412:520.36:208:04Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:461.77:141.91:370.51:340.46:218:02Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue7:311.67:591.82:290.62:170.56:228:01Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed8:211.58:511.83:240.63:050.66:238:00Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu9:201.59:501.84:210.73:580.66:247:59Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri10:231.510:481.95:160.64:530.66:257:57Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:191.611:391.96:050.65:470.56:257:56Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:091.76:520.56:380.46:267:55Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:262.012:551.77:360.47:270.46:277:53Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue1:102.11:391.88:180.38:160.36:287:52New Moon21Tue
22Wed1:532.12:212.08:580.29:020.26:297:51New Moon22Wed
23Thu2:352.23:032.09:360.19:470.26:307:49New Moon23Thu
24Fri3:162.23:452.110:140.110:320.16:317:48Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:592.24:292.210:540.111:200.26:327:46Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:452.15:172.211:370.16:327:45Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:342.06:082.212:130.212:250.16:337:43Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:261.97:022.21:130.31:190.26:347:42First Quarter28Tue
29Wed7:221.98:002.22:150.42:170.36:357:41First Quarter29Wed
30Thu8:231.89:072.23:210.43:200.36:367:39First Quarter30Thu
31Fri9:341.810:202.24:290.44:280.36:377:38Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 6:06 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 62% 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 (62% 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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