Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 05m at 5:10 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:13 pm (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - May 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:431.610:201.64:080.54:520.56:107:58First Quarter1Sat
2Sun10:441.611:131.65:080.55:380.56:097:59Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:341.611:581.76:010.46:190.46:078:00Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:171.66:490.46:570.46:068:01Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:381.812:571.67:340.37:350.36:058:02Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu1:161.91:361.78:170.28:120.26:048:03Full Moon6Thu
7Fri1:532.02:141.78:570.18:480.26:038:04Full Moon7Fri
8Sat2:292.02:511.79:340.19:240.26:028:05Full Moon8Sat
9Sun3:052.03:291.710:110.110:000.26:018:06Full Moon9Sun
10Mon3:432.04:081.610:500.110:390.26:008:06Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:242.04:511.611:320.211:230.25:598:07Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:102.05:391.612:200.25:588:08Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:012.06:311.612:150.31:150.35:588:09Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:561.97:271.61:150.32:120.35:578:10Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:541.98:291.72:210.33:110.25:568:11Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun8:591.89:371.83:310.34:100.25:558:12Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon10:081.810:441.94:420.25:080.15:548:13Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:121.811:422.15:470.16:010.05:548:13Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:091.86:480.06:530.05:538:14Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:362.21:031.87:46-0.17:44-0.15:528:15New Moon20Thu
21Fri1:282.31:551.88:41-0.18:34-0.15:518:16New Moon21Fri
22Sat2:182.32:451.89:31-0.19:22-0.15:518:17New Moon22Sat
23Sun3:062.23:331.810:18-0.110:080.05:508:18New Moon23Sun
24Mon3:522.24:201.711:050.010:540.15:508:18Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:392.05:091.711:530.111:420.25:498:19Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:261.95:591.612:420.35:498:20Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:141.86:491.612:350.31:320.35:488:21First Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:021.77:391.51:310.42:210.45:488:21First Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:501.68:311.62:280.53:080.45:478:22First Quarter29Sat
30Sun8:431.59:281.63:270.53:550.45:478:23First Quarter30Sun
31Mon9:421.510:231.74:260.54:400.45:468:23First Quarter31Mon
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 8:11 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 79% 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 (79% 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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