37.9300’ N, 76.8567’ W

Tappahannock, VA

52°
H 62°
L 44°
NNE
12mph
Low tide
2:09 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, October 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 53m at 2:09 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 7:54 pm (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 6:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:19 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (50% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - May 1812

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:181.94:461.711:220.211:230.35:147:01Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:051.95:341.612:120.35:137:02Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun5:551.96:261.712:170.31:070.35:127:03Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon6:511.97:241.71:190.32:050.35:117:04Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue7:541.88:301.82:250.33:060.25:107:05Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed9:021.99:361.93:350.24:050.15:097:06Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:081.910:372.04:410.15:020.05:087:07Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:071.911:332.25:420.05:56-0.15:077:08Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:032.06:41-0.26:49-0.25:067:08New Moon9Sat
10Sun12:272.312:572.07:38-0.27:41-0.25:057:09New Moon10Sun
11Mon1:202.31:492.08:31-0.38:31-0.25:047:10New Moon11Mon
12Tue2:112.32:401.99:21-0.29:20-0.25:037:11Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed3:012.33:301.910:11-0.110:090.05:027:12Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu3:512.24:221.811:030.011:020.15:017:13Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:432.05:151.711:570.111:590.25:007:14Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:341.96:081.712:510.24:597:15First Quarter16Sat
17Sun6:251.87:021.612:570.31:430.34:587:15First Quarter17Sun
18Mon7:181.68:001.61:570.42:360.44:587:16First Quarter18Mon
19Tue8:181.69:011.72:570.53:260.44:577:17First Quarter19Tue
20Wed9:191.59:541.73:550.44:130.44:567:18Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:111.610:401.84:480.44:560.44:557:19Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:571.611:221.95:350.35:370.34:557:20Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:401.66:210.36:170.34:547:20Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:021.912:221.67:050.26:580.24:547:21Full Moon24Sun
25Mon12:412.01:031.77:460.17:370.24:537:22Full Moon25Mon
26Tue1:192.01:421.78:240.18:160.24:527:23Full Moon26Tue
27Wed1:562.02:201.79:010.18:540.14:527:24Full Moon27Wed
28Thu2:352.03:001.79:390.19:340.14:517:24Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri3:152.03:431.710:200.110:180.24:517:25Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat3:592.04:291.711:050.111:080.24:507:26Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun4:482.05:191.711:550.14:507:26Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 50% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (50% illuminated). This places Tappahannock, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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