37.9300’ N, 76.8567’ W

Tappahannock, VA

48°
H 67°
L 43°
N
2mph
High tide
10:32 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, October 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : 5:18 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 38m at 10:32 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 6:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:22 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (78% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Apr 1809

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:362.12:002.08:37-0.38:47-0.35:566:34Full Moon1Sat
2Sun2:232.22:471.99:25-0.39:33-0.35:556:34Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:112.23:361.910:15-0.210:21-0.25:536:35Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:032.24:291.811:09-0.111:16-0.15:526:36Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:592.15:241.812:090.05:506:37Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:572.06:231.712:170.01:110.15:496:38Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:591.97:281.71:230.12:150.25:476:39Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat8:101.88:431.72:320.13:190.25:466:40Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun9:241.89:541.73:430.14:190.25:446:41Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:271.810:521.84:470.15:130.15:436:42Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:191.811:421.95:440.16:020.15:416:43Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:051.86:370.06:480.15:406:44Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:262.012:481.87:250.07:290.05:386:44New Moon13Thu
14Fri1:072.01:271.88:070.08:070.05:376:45New Moon14Fri
15Sat1:442.02:051.88:460.08:420.15:366:46New Moon15Sat
16Sun2:182.02:411.89:220.19:160.15:346:47New Moon16Sun
17Mon2:531.93:181.79:570.19:490.25:336:48Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue3:281.93:561.710:330.210:250.35:316:49Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:061.84:371.611:110.311:050.35:306:50Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:461.85:191.611:540.411:510.45:296:51Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:291.76:031.512:390.45:276:52First Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:161.76:511.512:420.41:280.55:266:53First Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:071.67:461.61:390.52:210.45:256:54First Quarter23Sun
24Mon8:061.68:461.62:400.43:170.45:236:55First Quarter24Mon
25Tue9:101.79:451.83:440.44:110.35:226:55Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:091.710:391.94:430.25:020.25:216:56Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:031.811:302.15:390.15:530.15:206:57Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:561.96:350.06:43-0.15:186:58Full Moon28Fri
29Sat12:212.212:481.97:28-0.27:34-0.25:176:59Full Moon29Sat
30Sun1:122.31:392.08:20-0.28:24-0.25:167:00Full Moon30Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8635881)

Common Questions About Tappahannock, VA Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Tappahannock, VA?

Tappahannock, VA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 78% 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 (78% 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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