Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wachapreague, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wachapreague, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 10m at 11:10 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 5:59 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631044
Common Questions About Tides

Wachapreague, VA Tides - Feb 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:353.712:493.26:570.56:570.47:065:26First Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:213.61:343.07:490.67:430.57:055:27First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:123.52:252.88:410.78:330.57:045:28First Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:113.53:242.89:360.89:270.57:035:29Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:163.54:272.810:330.810:240.47:035:30Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:143.75:223.011:260.711:200.37:025:31Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:053.86:123.212:160.57:015:32Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed6:524.07:003.312:120.11:020.37:005:34Full Moon8Wed
9Thu7:374.17:483.51:01-0.11:460.26:595:35Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:214.28:343.71:49-0.32:270.06:585:36Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:034.29:183.92:34-0.43:05-0.16:565:37Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:424.110:014.03:18-0.43:42-0.26:555:38Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:204.010:444.14:03-0.34:20-0.26:545:39Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:003.811:294.24:50-0.25:01-0.26:535:40Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:443.65:440.05:49-0.16:525:41Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:214.112:333.36:440.26:450.06:515:42Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:184.11:303.27:460.37:460.16:505:43Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:244.02:353.08:490.48:500.16:485:44Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:384.03:493.19:540.49:560.06:475:45Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:514.14:593.210:570.411:02-0.16:465:46Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:514.35:583.511:550.26:455:47Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:434.46:513.812:02-0.312:470.06:435:49Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:324.47:434.012:58-0.41:36-0.16:425:50New Moon23Thu
24Fri8:184.48:314.21:50-0.52:20-0.26:415:51New Moon24Fri
25Sat9:004.39:164.32:38-0.53:00-0.36:395:52New Moon25Sat
26Sun9:394.19:564.33:22-0.43:37-0.26:385:53Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:163.910:354.24:04-0.24:120.06:375:54Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:523.711:144.14:460.14:470.26:355:55Waxing Crescent28Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8631044)

Common Questions About Wachapreague, VA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Wachapreague, VA today?

Slack tide in Wachapreague, VA is approximately 2:34 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Wachapreague, VA?

Wachapreague, VA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Wachapreague, 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 Wachapreague, VA?

Tide predictions for Wachapreague, 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 Wachapreague, VA?

Tide data for Wachapreague, VA is sourced from NOAA Station #8631044. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8631044.

What is the moon phase in Wachapreague, VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Wachapreague, VA is Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Wachapreague, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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