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 34m 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 - Dec 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:521.65:162.011:300.07:054:48First Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:461.66:161.912:300.012:360.17:064:48First Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:521.67:161.81:300.01:480.17:074:48First Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:581.68:221.72:300.03:000.17:074:47First Quarter4Fri
5Sat9:101.79:281.63:30-0.14:120.17:084:47Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:161.810:281.64:24-0.15:120.07:094:47Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:101.911:221.65:18-0.26:12-0.17:104:47Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:582.06:06-0.27:06-0.17:114:47Full Moon8Tue
9Wed12:161.612:462.06:54-0.27:54-0.27:124:48Full Moon9Wed
10Thu1:041.61:282.07:42-0.28:36-0.27:124:48Full Moon10Thu
11Fri1:461.62:102.08:24-0.29:18-0.17:134:48Full Moon11Fri
12Sat2:281.52:521.99:06-0.210:00-0.17:144:48Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:101.53:281.89:42-0.110:420.07:154:48Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:581.44:101.710:240.011:240.17:154:49Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:401.44:521.611:060.17:164:49Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:281.35:341.512:060.112:000.27:174:49Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:101.36:161.412:480.212:480.37:174:50Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri6:581.37:041.41:300.21:480.37:184:50Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat7:521.37:581.32:180.22:480.37:184:50Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun8:461.48:581.33:000.13:480.37:194:51Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon9:401.59:521.33:480.14:420.27:194:51Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:341.610:461.34:360.05:360.17:204:52Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:161.711:341.35:24-0.16:240.07:204:53Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:041.86:12-0.27:18-0.27:214:53New Moon24Thu
25Fri12:221.412:521.97:06-0.38:06-0.37:214:54New Moon25Fri
26Sat1:101.41:402.07:54-0.48:48-0.37:214:54New Moon26Sat
27Sun1:581.52:282.08:42-0.49:36-0.47:224:55Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon2:521.53:162.09:30-0.410:24-0.47:224:56Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:401.54:101.910:24-0.411:18-0.37:224:57Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:401.55:041.811:24-0.37:224:57Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:341.55:581.712:12-0.312:30-0.27:234:58First Quarter31Thu
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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