37.9300’ N, 76.8567’ W

Tappahannock, VA

63°
H 89°
L 61°
SSW
5mph
Low tide
12:54 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 6h 03m at 12:54 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 6:45 pm (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:04 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (60% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - May 1842

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:041.76:321.512:310.41:180.55:157:01Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:551.67:261.51:290.52:080.55:147:02Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue7:511.58:271.62:290.62:580.55:127:03Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed8:521.59:251.63:300.53:450.55:117:04Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu9:491.510:141.74:260.54:290.45:107:05Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:371.510:571.85:160.45:100.45:097:06Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:211.611:381.96:030.35:510.35:087:06Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:041.66:480.26:330.25:077:07New Moon8Sun
9Mon12:182.012:451.67:310.27:150.25:067:08New Moon9Mon
10Tue12:582.11:271.78:120.17:570.15:057:09New Moon10Tue
11Wed1:392.12:081.78:520.18:390.15:047:10New Moon11Wed
12Thu2:212.12:511.79:330.19:220.15:037:11Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri3:052.13:371.710:170.110:100.15:027:12Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat3:532.14:281.711:060.111:040.15:017:13Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:462.05:221.712:000.25:007:14Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:411.96:181.812:050.212:560.25:007:14First Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:381.97:181.81:110.21:530.24:597:15First Quarter17Tue
18Wed7:391.88:241.92:200.22:500.14:587:16First Quarter18Wed
19Thu8:471.79:302.03:290.23:470.14:577:17Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:521.710:292.14:340.14:410.14:567:18Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:511.711:232.25:340.15:340.04:567:19Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:451.76:310.06:260.04:557:19Full Moon22Sun
23Mon12:142.212:371.77:240.07:170.04:547:20Full Moon23Mon
24Tue1:032.21:261.78:130.08:050.04:547:21Full Moon24Tue
25Wed1:502.22:121.78:580.08:510.14:537:22Full Moon25Wed
26Thu2:342.12:571.79:410.19:350.24:537:23Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri3:172.03:431.710:230.210:190.34:527:23Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:001.94:291.611:070.211:070.44:527:24Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:441.85:151.611:500.311:580.54:517:25Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:281.76:001.612:340.44:517:26Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue6:121.66:451.612:520.51:160.44:507:26Third Quarter31Tue
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 60% 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 Third Quarter (60% 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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