37.9300’ N, 76.8567’ W

Tappahannock, VA

59°
H -°
L 57°
S
0mph
High tide
5:40 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : 12:16 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 45m at 5:40 am (1.8 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 - Feb 1871

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:451.411:021.14:430.05:540.17:165:34Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:321.511:501.25:33-0.16:410.07:155:35Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:161.66:22-0.27:24-0.17:145:36Full Moon3Fri
4Sat12:341.312:571.77:09-0.38:03-0.27:135:37Full Moon4Sat
5Sun1:161.41:361.77:53-0.38:39-0.37:125:39Full Moon5Sun
6Mon1:561.42:141.88:35-0.49:15-0.37:115:40Full Moon6Mon
7Tue2:361.52:531.89:16-0.49:51-0.47:105:41Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed3:171.63:341.710:00-0.410:30-0.47:095:42Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu4:011.64:181.710:48-0.311:13-0.47:085:43Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:481.65:061.611:42-0.37:075:44Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:391.75:561.512:01-0.312:41-0.27:065:45Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun6:331.66:511.412:54-0.31:45-0.17:055:46Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon7:351.67:551.31:52-0.22:550.07:035:47Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue8:481.69:101.32:57-0.24:060.07:025:48Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:031.710:221.34:05-0.25:12-0.17:015:50Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:081.811:251.45:10-0.36:12-0.27:005:51Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:061.86:12-0.47:07-0.26:595:52Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:231.512:581.97:10-0.47:57-0.36:575:53New Moon18Sat
19Sun1:151.61:441.98:02-0.48:40-0.36:565:54New Moon19Sun
20Mon2:021.62:261.88:50-0.49:19-0.36:555:55New Moon20Mon
21Tue2:451.73:051.89:33-0.39:57-0.36:545:56Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed3:261.63:441.710:16-0.210:33-0.26:525:57Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu4:061.64:241.611:00-0.111:10-0.16:515:58Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:461.65:041.411:450.011:480.06:505:59Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:261.55:451.312:320.16:486:00First Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:081.56:291.312:280.11:220.26:476:01First Quarter26Sun
27Mon6:531.47:181.21:120.12:180.36:466:02First Quarter27Mon
28Tue7:491.48:191.12:030.23:190.36:446:03First Quarter28Tue
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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