Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 6h 02m at 8:35 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 1:52 pm (1.6 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 - Sep 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:261.85:512.012:150.512:020.46:377:36Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:091.76:332.01:030.612:430.66:387:35Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:541.67:181.91:540.71:280.66:397:33Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat7:431.68:091.92:480.82:190.76:407:32Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun8:401.59:101.83:470.83:170.86:417:30Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon9:481.510:161.94:450.84:200.76:427:29Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:511.611:131.95:370.85:210.76:427:27Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:431.76:220.76:150.66:437:26Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:002.012:291.97:040.57:060.56:447:24Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:432.11:122.07:440.47:550.46:457:23New Moon10Fri
11Sat1:252.11:532.18:220.38:420.36:467:21New Moon11Sat
12Sun2:072.22:342.39:000.29:270.26:477:20New Moon12Sun
13Mon2:482.23:152.49:380.110:120.26:477:18New Moon13Mon
14Tue3:312.13:592.410:170.110:590.36:487:16Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:152.14:462.410:580.211:510.36:497:15Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:042.05:382.411:460.26:507:13Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:571.96:342.312:490.412:410.36:517:12First Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:541.87:352.21:530.51:440.46:527:10First Quarter18Sat
19Sun7:581.78:442.23:000.62:540.56:537:09First Quarter19Sun
20Mon9:131.710:022.14:090.64:090.56:537:07Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:341.811:102.15:130.65:200.56:547:06Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:392.06:090.56:230.46:557:04Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:062.212:332.16:590.47:210.46:567:02Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:542.21:222.27:450.38:140.36:577:01Full Moon24Fri
25Sat1:392.12:052.38:270.39:010.36:586:59Full Moon25Sat
26Sun2:202.12:452.39:050.39:430.36:596:58Full Moon26Sun
27Mon2:582.13:212.39:400.310:220.46:596:56Full Moon27Mon
28Tue3:352.03:572.310:140.411:010.57:006:55Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:131.94:332.210:460.411:400.67:016:53Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:531.85:112.111:210.57:026:52Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 11:13 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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