37.9300’ N, 76.8567’ W

Tappahannock, VA

68°
H -°
L 63°
S
3mph
Low tide
1:23 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 37m at 1:23 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 6:25 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:51 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (39% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Jun 1869

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:201.76:531.612:570.51:300.44:507:27Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed7:091.67:451.61:530.52:170.44:497:28Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu8:031.58:421.62:510.53:040.44:497:29Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri9:021.59:351.73:470.53:500.44:497:29Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:561.510:221.84:400.44:340.34:487:30Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:451.511:051.95:280.35:180.34:487:30Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:301.611:481.96:150.36:010.24:487:31Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:151.67:010.26:460.14:487:32New Moon8Tue
9Wed12:302.012:591.77:450.17:310.14:487:32New Moon9Wed
10Thu1:132.11:431.78:270.08:160.04:487:33New Moon10Thu
11Fri1:562.12:271.79:080.09:000.04:487:33New Moon11Fri
12Sat2:402.13:131.79:520.09:470.04:477:34Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun3:272.14:021.710:380.010:390.04:477:34Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:182.04:551.811:300.011:380.14:477:34Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:122.05:501.812:240.04:487:35First Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:071.96:471.812:410.11:190.04:487:35First Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:041.87:481.91:470.12:150.04:487:35First Quarter17Thu
18Fri8:081.78:542.02:540.13:130.04:487:36First Quarter18Fri
19Sat9:151.79:572.04:000.14:100.04:487:36Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:181.710:542.15:020.15:050.04:487:36Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:161.711:472.16:000.05:580.04:487:36Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:101.76:550.06:510.04:497:37Full Moon22Tue
23Wed12:382.21:011.77:47-0.17:420.04:497:37Full Moon23Wed
24Thu1:262.11:491.78:33-0.18:290.04:497:37Full Moon24Thu
25Fri2:102.12:341.79:160.09:130.14:497:37Full Moon25Fri
26Sat2:522.03:181.79:570.09:560.24:507:37Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun3:331.94:021.710:370.110:410.34:507:37Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon4:151.84:461.611:190.211:280.44:517:37Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue4:581.75:301.612:000.24:517:37Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:411.76:131.612:190.412:410.34:517:37Third Quarter30Wed
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 39% 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 (39% 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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