37.9300’ N, 76.8567’ W

Tappahannock, VA

71°
H -°
L 67°
SE
2mph
Low tide
4:12 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, September 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 03m at 4:12 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 9:11 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:53 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Aug 1865

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:011.58:411.83:020.62:480.55:147:20First Quarter1Tue
2Wed9:031.59:391.93:580.53:460.45:157:19Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:031.510:321.94:510.54:410.45:167:18Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:561.611:222.05:410.35:360.35:167:17Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:471.76:300.26:290.25:177:16Full Moon5Sat
6Sun12:112.112:361.97:170.17:220.15:187:15Full Moon6Sun
7Mon12:592.21:252.08:020.08:130.05:197:14Full Moon7Mon
8Tue1:462.22:122.18:45-0.19:030.05:207:13Full Moon8Tue
9Wed2:332.23:002.29:29-0.19:530.05:217:11Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu3:212.23:512.210:14-0.110:480.05:227:10Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:122.14:442.211:03-0.111:480.15:237:09Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:052.05:392.211:570.05:237:08Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun6:001.96:362.212:510.212:540.15:247:07Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:591.87:392.11:560.31:540.25:257:05Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue8:051.78:512.13:030.42:580.25:267:04Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed9:181.79:592.14:070.44:020.35:277:03Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:241.810:572.15:060.35:030.35:287:02Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:211.811:482.16:000.35:590.25:297:00Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:121.96:490.26:520.25:306:59New Moon19Sat
20Sun12:332.112:582.07:340.27:400.25:306:58New Moon20Sun
21Mon1:142.11:402.08:130.28:230.35:316:56New Moon21Mon
22Tue1:512.12:182.08:480.29:030.35:326:55New Moon22Tue
23Wed2:272.02:542.09:210.29:400.35:336:54Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu3:022.03:302.09:520.310:180.45:346:52Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:391.94:072.010:240.410:580.55:356:51Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:181.84:462.010:580.411:420.65:366:49Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:581.75:261.911:370.55:366:48First Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:411.76:091.912:290.712:210.65:376:46First Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:271.66:571.91:200.71:100.65:386:45First Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:191.67:531.92:160.72:060.65:396:44First Quarter30Wed
31Thu8:211.68:572.03:150.73:090.65:406:42Waxing 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 67% 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 (67% 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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