Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 36m at 7:11 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 12:22 pm (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Dec 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:391.46:541.61:170.31:250.57:044:48First Quarter1Fri
2Sat7:321.57:481.52:040.32:280.47:054:48First Quarter2Sat
3Sun8:301.68:491.52:540.23:330.37:064:48Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:281.79:481.53:440.14:340.27:074:47Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:211.910:431.64:340.05:310.17:084:47Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:132.011:361.65:24-0.16:270.07:094:47Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:042.16:16-0.27:22-0.27:094:47Full Moon7Thu
8Fri12:291.612:572.27:08-0.38:15-0.27:104:47Full Moon8Fri
9Sat1:221.61:502.28:01-0.49:06-0.37:114:48Full Moon9Sat
10Sun2:151.62:432.28:53-0.49:57-0.27:124:48Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon3:081.63:382.19:47-0.410:51-0.27:134:48Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue4:051.64:352.010:45-0.311:49-0.17:134:48Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:051.65:311.811:50-0.17:144:48Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu6:061.66:281.712:46-0.112:580.07:154:48Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri7:091.67:261.51:410.02:060.17:164:49Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat8:161.68:301.42:360.03:150.17:164:49Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun9:221.69:331.33:300.04:190.17:174:49Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:181.710:271.34:200.05:150.17:174:50Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue11:061.711:151.35:070.06:060.17:184:50Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:501.75:52-0.16:540.07:184:51Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:001.312:311.86:36-0.17:370.07:194:51New Moon21Thu
22Fri12:431.31:091.87:18-0.18:16-0.17:194:52New Moon22Fri
23Sat1:231.31:461.77:58-0.18:52-0.17:204:52New Moon23Sat
24Sun2:021.32:221.78:35-0.19:26-0.17:204:53New Moon24Sun
25Mon2:391.32:571.79:10-0.110:00-0.17:214:53Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue3:171.33:331.69:460.010:350.07:214:54Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed3:561.34:111.610:250.011:110.07:214:55Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu4:361.34:501.511:080.111:500.07:224:55Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri5:181.35:311.511:570.17:224:56First Quarter29Fri
30Sat6:011.46:151.412:31-0.112:510.17:224:57First Quarter30Sat
31Sun6:491.47:051.31:15-0.11:500.17:224:57First 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 9:46 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 92% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (92% illuminated). This places Tappahannock, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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