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 3h 13m 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 - May 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:512.11:161.97:53-0.18:000.06:097:58New Moon1Fri
2Sat1:402.22:041.98:44-0.18:45-0.16:087:59New Moon2Sat
3Sun2:252.22:491.99:31-0.19:270.06:078:00New Moon3Sun
4Mon3:072.23:311.810:150.010:070.06:068:01New Moon4Mon
5Tue3:482.14:131.810:570.110:460.16:058:02Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:282.04:561.711:390.211:270.36:048:03Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:091.95:411.612:240.36:038:04Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:531.86:271.612:110.41:110.46:028:05Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:381.77:141.51:000.51:590.56:018:06First Quarter9Sat
10Sun7:251.68:041.51:530.52:480.56:008:07First Quarter10Sun
11Mon8:171.69:001.52:510.63:380.55:598:08First Quarter11Mon
12Tue9:161.610:001.63:510.64:280.55:588:08First Quarter12Tue
13Wed10:171.610:531.74:510.55:140.45:578:09Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:101.611:391.85:450.45:570.45:578:10Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:581.66:350.36:400.35:568:11Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:221.912:431.77:240.27:230.25:558:12Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun1:052.01:281.78:110.18:060.15:548:13Full Moon17Sun
18Mon1:482.12:131.78:570.08:510.05:538:14Full Moon18Mon
19Tue2:322.22:581.89:420.09:350.05:538:14Full Moon19Tue
20Wed3:182.23:441.810:28-0.110:210.05:528:15Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu4:062.24:341.711:160.011:110.05:518:16Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri4:582.25:281.712:090.05:518:17Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:542.16:251.712:090.11:070.15:508:18Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:522.07:241.71:130.12:060.15:498:19Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon7:521.98:281.82:210.23:050.15:498:19Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue8:571.89:371.83:320.24:040.15:488:20Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed10:061.810:441.94:410.25:000.15:488:21Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:081.711:412.05:450.15:530.15:478:22Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:031.76:430.16:420.05:478:22Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:312.112:531.77:380.07:300.05:478:23Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun1:192.11:411.78:280.08:170.05:468:24New Moon31Sun
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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