37.9300’ N, 76.8567’ W

Tappahannock, VA

76°
H 78°
L 67°
NE
5mph
Low tide
4:58 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 6h 15m at 4:58 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 10:49 pm (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:54 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Feb 1865

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:121.75:341.612:16-0.47:155:35First Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:081.76:291.512:31-0.51:20-0.27:145:36First Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:091.67:291.31:28-0.42:26-0.17:135:37First Quarter3Fri
4Sat8:191.68:391.32:30-0.33:35-0.17:125:38First Quarter4Sat
5Sun9:351.59:511.33:34-0.24:390.07:115:39Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:391.610:531.34:36-0.25:37-0.17:105:40Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:331.611:461.45:34-0.26:30-0.17:095:41Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:201.66:28-0.37:17-0.27:085:42Full Moon8Wed
9Thu12:341.41:011.67:17-0.37:58-0.27:075:43Full Moon9Thu
10Fri1:171.51:381.78:00-0.38:34-0.37:065:45Full Moon10Fri
11Sat1:561.52:121.68:39-0.39:07-0.37:055:46Full Moon11Sat
12Sun2:321.52:451.69:15-0.39:38-0.27:045:47Full Moon12Sun
13Mon3:071.53:191.69:50-0.210:08-0.27:035:48Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue3:421.53:541.510:26-0.110:40-0.17:025:49Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:181.54:311.411:040.011:14-0.17:015:50Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:561.55:091.411:460.011:530.06:595:51Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:361.55:511.312:330.16:585:52Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:201.46:371.212:370.01:250.26:575:53Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun7:121.47:311.21:280.02:250.26:565:54Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon8:131.58:361.22:270.03:300.26:545:55Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue9:221.59:441.33:320.04:320.16:535:56Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:241.610:451.44:36-0.15:29-0.16:525:57Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:211.811:411.65:36-0.36:23-0.26:505:58Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:151.96:34-0.47:14-0.46:496:00New Moon24Fri
25Sat12:351.71:062.07:30-0.58:02-0.56:486:01New Moon25Sat
26Sun1:271.91:552.08:23-0.68:48-0.66:466:02New Moon26Sun
27Mon2:172.02:442.09:14-0.69:34-0.66:456:03Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue3:072.03:331.910:06-0.510:21-0.56:446:04Waxing Crescent28Tue
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 75% 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 (75% 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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