37.9300’ N, 76.8567’ W

Tappahannock, VA

78°
H 82°
L 62°
S
5mph
Low tide
12:16 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 46m at 12:16 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 6:08 pm (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:50 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Apr 1870

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:451.82:051.88:410.08:450.15:566:34New Moon1Fri
2Sat2:181.92:381.79:150.09:150.15:546:35New Moon2Sat
3Sun2:501.93:131.79:490.19:460.15:536:36Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon3:231.83:491.610:230.210:180.25:516:36Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue3:591.84:271.611:000.210:550.25:506:37Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:371.85:071.511:420.311:370.35:486:38Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:191.75:511.512:300.45:476:39First Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:061.76:391.512:270.31:230.45:456:40First Quarter8Fri
9Sat7:001.77:371.51:230.42:230.45:446:41First Quarter9Sat
10Sun8:041.78:441.52:270.33:270.45:426:42First Quarter10Sun
11Mon9:141.89:501.73:360.34:270.35:416:43Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:181.910:481.84:410.15:210.15:406:44Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:152.011:422.05:410.06:130.05:386:45Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:092.06:40-0.27:04-0.15:376:46Full Moon14Thu
15Fri12:342.21:022.17:36-0.37:53-0.25:356:46Full Moon15Fri
16Sat1:262.31:522.18:29-0.48:40-0.35:346:47Full Moon16Sat
17Sun2:162.32:422.09:20-0.39:27-0.25:326:48Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon3:072.33:331.910:12-0.210:16-0.25:316:49Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue3:592.34:261.811:07-0.111:100.05:306:50Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:552.15:211.712:060.15:286:51Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:522.06:181.712:100.11:070.25:276:52Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:521.97:201.61:130.22:080.35:266:53Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat7:581.78:311.62:200.33:100.45:246:54Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun9:101.79:391.63:280.34:070.45:236:55Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:101.710:341.74:300.34:560.35:226:56Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue10:581.711:201.85:240.35:410.35:216:57Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:411.76:130.36:220.35:196:58Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:011.912:211.76:580.27:000.25:186:58Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:381.912:591.77:390.27:360.25:176:59New Moon29Fri
30Sat1:132.01:361.78:170.18:100.25:167:00New Moon30Sat
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 30% 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 Crescent (30% 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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