37.9300’ N, 76.8567’ W

Tappahannock, VA

59°
H 66°
L 57°
NNE
8mph
High tide
12:03 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : 6:44 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 11m at 12:03 pm (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:56 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Jan 1861

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:161.64:331.711:00-0.311:36-0.37:275:03Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:071.65:231.611:59-0.27:275:04Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:011.66:151.512:26-0.31:02-0.17:275:04Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:581.67:121.41:19-0.32:08-0.17:275:05Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat8:031.68:181.32:17-0.33:18-0.17:275:06Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun9:151.79:301.23:19-0.34:26-0.17:275:07Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:231.710:371.34:22-0.35:29-0.17:275:08Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:231.811:371.35:22-0.36:28-0.27:275:09Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:181.86:21-0.47:22-0.27:275:10New Moon9Wed
10Thu12:321.41:071.87:16-0.48:09-0.37:275:11New Moon10Thu
11Fri1:221.41:511.88:06-0.48:51-0.37:275:12New Moon11Fri
12Sat2:081.42:311.78:51-0.49:29-0.37:275:13New Moon12Sat
13Sun2:501.43:091.79:33-0.310:06-0.37:265:14Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon3:311.43:461.610:14-0.210:41-0.27:265:15Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:111.44:251.510:56-0.111:17-0.27:265:16Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:511.45:041.411:410.011:53-0.17:255:17Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:311.45:441.312:290.17:255:18First Quarter17Thu
18Fri6:121.36:261.212:32-0.11:190.27:255:19First Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:571.37:141.11:140.02:140.27:245:20First Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:501.38:121.02:020.03:160.27:245:21First Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:531.39:171.02:560.04:170.27:235:22Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:561.410:171.13:550.05:120.17:225:23Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:511.511:111.24:52-0.16:030.07:225:24Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:411.65:46-0.26:52-0.17:215:26Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:011.312:281.76:39-0.37:37-0.37:215:27Full Moon25Fri
26Sat12:491.41:141.87:30-0.58:19-0.47:205:28Full Moon26Sat
27Sun1:361.51:581.88:19-0.58:59-0.57:195:29Full Moon27Sun
28Mon2:221.62:421.89:07-0.69:40-0.57:185:30Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:081.73:281.89:56-0.610:23-0.57:185:31Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:571.74:151.710:49-0.511:10-0.57:175:32Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu4:481.75:051.611:46-0.47:165:33Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 90% 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 Waxing Gibbous (90% 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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