Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : 3:25 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 35m at 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 - Jan 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:421.31:041.77:14-0.28:13-0.17:234:58Full Moon1Tue
2Wed1:221.31:411.77:54-0.28:48-0.27:234:59Full Moon2Wed
3Thu2:011.32:161.78:31-0.29:22-0.27:235:00Full Moon3Thu
4Fri2:381.32:511.79:08-0.29:55-0.27:235:01Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:151.33:271.79:45-0.210:30-0.27:235:02Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:551.34:061.610:26-0.211:09-0.27:235:03Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:371.44:481.611:12-0.111:51-0.27:235:04Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:211.45:331.512:05-0.17:235:05Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:091.46:231.412:37-0.21:030.07:235:06Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu7:031.57:181.41:28-0.22:070.07:225:07Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri8:041.58:231.32:23-0.23:16-0.17:225:07Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat9:121.69:321.33:24-0.34:24-0.17:225:08Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:171.710:371.34:26-0.45:28-0.27:225:09Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:181.911:381.45:26-0.56:29-0.37:215:11Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:171.96:25-0.57:27-0.47:215:12New Moon15Tue
16Wed12:371.51:132.07:24-0.68:20-0.57:215:13New Moon16Wed
17Thu1:331.52:052.08:19-0.69:09-0.57:205:14New Moon17Thu
18Fri2:251.62:541.99:11-0.69:56-0.57:205:15Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat3:161.63:431.810:02-0.510:43-0.57:195:16Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun4:071.54:311.710:55-0.411:30-0.47:195:17Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:591.55:181.511:51-0.27:185:18Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:491.56:041.412:18-0.312:49-0.17:185:19First Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:391.46:521.31:05-0.21:470.07:175:20First Quarter23Wed
24Thu7:321.47:451.21:53-0.12:470.17:175:21First Quarter24Thu
25Fri8:331.38:461.12:420.03:470.17:165:22First Quarter25Fri
26Sat9:351.49:481.13:340.04:430.17:155:23Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:281.410:421.14:260.05:340.17:155:25Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:151.511:301.25:15-0.16:220.07:145:26Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:591.56:02-0.17:06-0.17:135:27Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:151.212:401.66:48-0.27:46-0.17:125:28Full Moon30Wed
31Thu12:571.31:181.67:31-0.38:22-0.27:115:29Full 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 11:59 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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