37.9300’ N, 76.8567’ W

Tappahannock, VA

76°
H 83°
L 63°
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 2h 03m 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 - Jun 1870

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:292.03:001.69:390.19:270.24:507:27Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu3:072.03:411.610:170.210:080.24:497:28Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri3:491.94:251.610:590.210:550.34:497:28Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:341.95:121.611:460.211:490.34:497:29Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:231.96:011.712:360.24:497:30First Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:151.86:551.712:480.31:280.24:487:30First Quarter6Mon
7Tue7:121.87:541.81:510.32:240.14:487:31First Quarter7Tue
8Wed8:151.88:581.92:580.23:210.14:487:31Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:211.710:002.04:050.14:180.04:487:32Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:241.810:572.25:070.05:13-0.14:487:32Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:221.811:532.36:07-0.16:08-0.14:487:33Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:191.87:05-0.27:03-0.24:487:33Full Moon12Sun
13Mon12:482.31:141.88:00-0.27:57-0.24:477:34Full Moon13Mon
14Tue1:412.32:071.88:51-0.28:48-0.14:477:34Full Moon14Tue
15Wed2:322.22:581.89:40-0.19:39-0.14:487:35Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu3:222.13:501.710:290.010:320.14:487:35Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:132.04:431.711:200.111:280.24:487:35Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:031.95:351.712:110.14:487:36Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:521.86:261.712:260.312:590.24:487:36Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:401.67:171.61:250.41:460.34:487:36Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue7:311.58:111.62:230.42:330.34:487:36Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed8:271.59:071.73:210.43:190.34:497:37Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu9:251.49:571.74:150.44:040.34:497:37Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:171.510:421.85:050.44:480.34:497:37Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:041.511:241.95:520.35:320.34:497:37Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:491.56:380.26:160.24:507:37Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:051.912:331.57:210.27:000.24:507:37New Moon27Mon
28Tue12:462.01:161.68:010.17:440.14:507:37New Moon28Tue
29Wed1:272.01:571.68:400.18:260.14:517:37New Moon29Wed
30Thu2:072.02:381.69:170.19:080.14:517:37New Moon30Thu
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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