37.9300’ N, 76.8567’ W

Tappahannock, VA

67°
H 85°
L 54°
SSW
6mph
Low tide
12:20 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 32m at 12:20 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 6:15 pm (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 6:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:17 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Apr 1816

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:281.93:541.610:290.110:240.15:566:34Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue4:051.84:331.611:090.211:050.25:546:35Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed4:471.85:171.511:570.311:530.25:536:36Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:351.86:061.512:510.35:516:37First Quarter4Thu
5Fri6:291.87:031.512:490.31:530.45:506:37First Quarter5Fri
6Sat7:331.88:111.51:530.33:010.45:486:38First Quarter6Sat
7Sun8:461.89:241.63:040.24:070.35:476:39Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon9:581.910:291.74:150.15:060.15:456:40Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:002.011:271.95:210.06:000.05:446:41Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed11:562.06:22-0.26:52-0.15:426:42Full Moon10Wed
11Thu12:212.112:492.07:20-0.37:40-0.25:416:43Full Moon11Thu
12Fri1:132.21:392.08:14-0.38:26-0.25:396:44Full Moon12Fri
13Sat2:022.32:272.09:05-0.39:11-0.25:386:45Full Moon13Sat
14Sun2:502.33:141.99:54-0.29:56-0.15:376:46Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon3:392.24:031.810:45-0.110:440.05:356:47Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue4:292.14:531.711:390.111:370.15:346:47Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed5:212.05:451.612:360.35:326:48Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu6:151.86:391.512:340.31:330.45:316:49Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri7:121.77:401.51:350.42:320.55:306:50Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat8:181.68:501.52:400.53:300.55:286:51Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun9:261.69:531.53:440.54:220.55:276:52Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:211.610:421.64:410.45:070.45:266:53Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:061.611:251.75:320.45:480.45:246:54Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed11:471.76:190.36:260.35:236:55Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:041.812:261.77:030.27:030.25:226:56New Moon25Thu
26Fri12:411.91:041.77:430.27:380.25:206:57New Moon26Fri
27Sat1:162.01:401.78:210.18:120.25:196:58New Moon27Sat
28Sun1:502.02:161.78:560.18:460.15:186:58New Moon28Sun
29Mon2:252.02:521.79:320.19:210.25:176:59Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue3:012.03:311.710:100.210:000.25:167:00Waxing Crescent30Tue
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 31% 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 First Quarter (31% 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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