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 17m 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 - Aug 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:142.03:421.810:170.210:150.36:118:15New Moon1Sat
2Sun3:491.94:191.810:480.210:520.36:128:14Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:241.94:551.811:190.311:310.46:138:13Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:011.85:331.811:520.36:148:12Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:391.86:111.812:140.412:280.36:158:11Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:201.76:521.91:010.51:070.36:168:10First Quarter6Thu
7Fri7:041.67:371.91:520.51:520.46:168:09First Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:531.68:291.92:480.52:420.46:178:08First Quarter8Sat
9Sun8:511.69:312.03:490.53:400.46:188:07First Quarter9Sun
10Mon9:581.610:372.14:540.44:440.36:198:05Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:051.611:392.25:560.45:470.26:208:04Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:061.76:550.26:490.16:218:03Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:382.31:051.97:510.17:510.06:228:02Full Moon13Thu
14Fri1:352.42:022.08:440.08:50-0.16:228:01Full Moon14Fri
15Sat2:302.42:562.19:34-0.19:46-0.16:237:59Full Moon15Sat
16Sun3:222.43:482.210:20-0.110:40-0.16:247:58Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:132.34:412.211:07-0.111:360.06:257:57Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:042.25:352.211:550.06:267:55Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:562.06:282.212:360.212:460.16:277:54Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu6:481.97:222.11:380.31:380.26:287:53Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri7:421.78:192.12:400.42:310.36:297:51Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat8:401.69:232.03:430.53:280.46:297:50Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun9:481.610:292.04:450.64:280.56:307:48Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:531.611:262.05:420.65:250.56:317:47Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:481.76:330.56:180.56:327:46Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:142.012:361.77:190.57:080.56:337:44Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:572.01:201.88:010.47:540.46:347:43New Moon27Thu
28Fri1:362.02:001.98:390.48:370.46:357:41New Moon28Fri
29Sat2:122.12:381.99:120.49:170.46:357:40New Moon29Sat
30Sun2:472.13:132.09:430.39:530.46:367:38New Moon30Sun
31Mon3:212.03:472.010:130.310:290.46:377:37Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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