Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 12m at 4:39 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 9:33 am (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Apr 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:121.812:462.07:06-0.17:40-0.16:507:31Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:081.91:382.08:05-0.28:29-0.26:497:32New Moon2Thu
3Fri1:592.12:272.08:58-0.39:14-0.26:477:33New Moon3Fri
4Sat2:472.13:122.09:47-0.39:56-0.26:467:33New Moon4Sat
5Sun3:312.13:551.910:34-0.210:36-0.16:447:34Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:142.14:381.811:19-0.111:170.06:437:35Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:582.05:231.712:060.16:417:36Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:421.96:081.612:560.26:407:37Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:271.86:551.512:450.31:470.46:387:38First Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:141.77:441.41:360.42:400.56:377:39First Quarter10Fri
11Sat8:061.68:411.42:300.53:370.56:357:40First Quarter11Sat
12Sun9:091.59:481.43:310.54:340.56:347:41First Quarter12Sun
13Mon10:181.610:501.54:340.55:250.56:337:42Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:151.611:401.65:320.46:100.46:317:43Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:021.76:240.36:520.46:307:44Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:241.712:441.77:120.27:310.36:287:45Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:051.81:251.87:580.28:090.26:277:45Full Moon17Fri
18Sat1:431.92:041.88:410.18:460.16:267:46Full Moon18Sat
19Sun2:212.02:421.89:210.09:230.06:247:47Full Moon19Sun
20Mon3:002.13:221.810:010.010:000.06:237:48Full Moon20Mon
21Tue3:392.14:031.810:430.010:400.06:227:49Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:222.14:481.711:280.011:250.16:207:50Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:102.15:371.712:190.16:197:51Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:032.06:311.712:170.11:170.26:187:52Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:002.07:291.61:170.22:190.36:177:53Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun8:021.98:351.62:250.23:230.36:157:54Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon9:131.99:491.73:370.24:280.26:147:55Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue10:271.910:591.84:500.25:270.26:137:56Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:301.911:582.05:560.16:210.16:127:57Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:261.96:560.07:110.06:117:58Waning Crescent30Thu
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 7:06 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 71% 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 Waxing Gibbous (71% 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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