Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : 4:17 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 19m at 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 - Nov 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:071.84:342.210:420.311:480.46:345:07Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:001.75:282.111:390.46:355:06First Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:571.76:272.112:480.412:440.46:365:05First Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:001.77:322.01:510.41:560.46:375:04First Quarter4Wed
5Thu8:121.78:432.02:550.43:100.46:385:03First Quarter5Thu
6Fri9:261.99:512.03:550.34:200.36:395:02Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:282.010:492.04:500.25:230.26:405:01Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:232.211:422.05:400.06:220.16:415:00Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:132.36:290.07:170.06:424:59Full Moon9Mon
10Tue12:332.01:012.37:17-0.18:080.06:434:59Full Moon10Tue
11Wed1:201.91:472.38:02-0.18:550.06:444:58Full Moon11Wed
12Thu2:061.92:302.38:440.09:390.16:454:57Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri2:501.83:122.29:250.110:240.26:464:56Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat3:351.73:552.110:070.211:110.36:474:55Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:221.64:401.910:520.36:494:55Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:111.65:261.812:010.411:42 AM0.46:504:54Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:011.56:131.712:520.512:370.56:514:53Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:531.57:041.61:420.51:350.66:524:53Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu7:511.58:001.62:320.52:370.66:534:52Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri8:531.59:001.63:210.53:380.66:544:52Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat9:481.69:541.64:050.44:330.56:554:51Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:331.710:411.64:470.35:230.46:564:51Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:141.811:251.65:270.26:110.36:574:50Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:541.96:070.16:570.26:584:50New Moon24Tue
25Wed12:081.612:352.06:480.07:410.16:594:49New Moon25Wed
26Thu12:511.61:162.17:300.08:240.07:004:49New Moon26Thu
27Fri1:341.61:582.18:12-0.19:060.07:014:49New Moon27Fri
28Sat2:171.62:422.18:55-0.19:510.07:024:48Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun3:041.63:302.19:41-0.110:400.07:034:48Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:541.64:222.010:320.011:350.07:044:48Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 12:55 pm — 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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