Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : 8:35 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3m at 1:29 am (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Aug 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:362.05:062.011:280.06:118:16Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:201.95:512.012:000.212:090.16:128:15Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:041.76:351.912:520.412:500.26:128:14Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:481.67:191.91:450.51:330.46:138:13Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:331.58:051.82:390.62:170.46:148:12Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri8:241.48:591.83:350.63:050.56:158:11Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat9:251.410:011.84:330.64:000.66:168:10Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:301.411:011.85:280.64:580.56:178:09Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:271.511:511.96:180.65:520.56:188:07Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:171.67:040.56:440.46:188:06Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:361.91:031.77:470.47:330.46:198:05New Moon11Wed
12Thu1:192.01:461.88:260.38:210.36:208:04New Moon12Thu
13Fri1:592.02:261.99:020.29:050.26:218:03New Moon13Fri
14Sat2:372.13:052.09:360.19:480.26:228:01New Moon14Sat
15Sun3:152.13:442.010:100.110:300.26:238:00Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:552.04:252.110:460.111:160.26:247:59Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:372.05:092.211:250.16:247:58Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:231.95:572.212:060.312:090.16:257:56Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:131.86:492.21:030.41:000.26:267:55First Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:061.77:462.12:040.41:560.36:277:54First Quarter20Fri
21Sat8:051.78:532.13:100.53:000.36:287:52First Quarter21Sat
22Sun9:161.610:082.14:200.54:110.36:297:51Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:351.711:192.25:270.55:210.36:307:49Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:431.86:270.46:270.36:317:48Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:192.212:431.97:220.37:280.26:317:47Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:122.21:372.08:120.28:250.26:327:45Full Moon26Thu
27Fri2:012.22:262.18:570.19:160.26:337:44Full Moon27Fri
28Sat2:452.23:102.29:370.110:020.26:347:42Full Moon28Sat
29Sun3:262.13:512.210:140.110:460.36:357:41Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:052.04:312.210:500.211:300.46:367:39Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue4:451.95:112.111:250.36:367:38Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 5:02 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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