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 6h 15m at 4:17 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:19 pm (1.8 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 - Jan 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:341.66:521.51:06-0.31:36-0.17:234:59First Quarter1Fri
2Sat7:341.67:521.42:00-0.32:48-0.17:235:00First Quarter2Sat
3Sun8:461.69:041.32:54-0.33:54-0.17:235:01Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:521.710:041.33:54-0.35:00-0.17:235:01Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:521.711:041.34:48-0.35:54-0.17:235:02Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:401.711:521.35:42-0.36:48-0.27:235:03Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:281.76:30-0.37:36-0.27:235:04Full Moon7Thu
8Fri12:461.31:161.77:24-0.38:24-0.27:235:05Full Moon8Fri
9Sat1:281.31:521.78:06-0.39:00-0.27:225:06Full Moon9Sat
10Sun2:101.32:281.78:48-0.39:36-0.27:225:07Full Moon10Sun
11Mon2:521.33:041.69:24-0.210:12-0.27:225:08Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue3:281.33:401.610:00-0.110:42-0.17:225:09Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed4:101.34:161.510:42-0.111:18-0.17:225:10Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu4:521.34:581.411:240.011:54-0.17:215:11Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:281.35:341.312:120.17:215:12Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat6:101.36:161.212:360.01:000.17:215:13Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun6:581.37:041.11:120.02:000.27:205:14Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon7:461.38:041.12:000.03:000.27:205:15Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue8:461.49:041.12:540.04:060.17:195:16Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:521.510:101.13:54-0.15:000.07:195:17Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:461.611:041.24:48-0.26:00-0.17:185:19Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:401.711:581.35:48-0.36:54-0.27:185:20Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:341.96:42-0.47:48-0.47:175:21New Moon23Sat
24Sun12:521.41:281.97:36-0.58:30-0.57:165:22New Moon24Sun
25Mon1:461.52:162.08:30-0.69:18-0.57:165:23New Moon25Mon
26Tue2:341.63:042.09:24-0.610:06-0.67:155:24Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed3:281.63:521.910:18-0.610:54-0.57:145:25Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu4:221.74:461.711:12-0.511:42-0.57:135:26Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri5:161.75:401.612:18-0.37:135:27First Quarter29Fri
30Sat6:101.66:281.412:36-0.41:18-0.27:125:29First Quarter30Sat
31Sun7:101.67:281.31:30-0.32:24-0.17:115:30First Quarter31Sun
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 7:18 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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