Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wachapreague, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wachapreague, VA.
Next low tide : 11:10 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 37m at 5:05 am (3.4 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 - Sep 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:253.97:115.012:230.812:290.36:327:32Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:214.28:015.01:170.61:270.16:337:31Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:154.58:505.02:080.42:230.16:347:29Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:074.79:364.82:550.23:150.16:357:28Full Moon4Mon
5Tue9:564.810:194.73:380.24:030.26:357:26Full Moon5Tue
6Wed10:414.910:594.44:180.24:480.36:367:25Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:234.811:374.24:570.45:320.66:377:23Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:054.75:340.56:180.86:387:22Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:174.012:474.56:140.87:071.16:397:20Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:583.81:324.46:571.07:581.36:407:19Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:423.62:214.27:461.18:501.46:417:17Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:303.53:154.18:381.29:431.56:417:16Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:253.44:164.19:331.210:361.56:427:14Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:273.55:184.210:301.111:301.46:437:13Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:293.66:124.311:281.06:447:11Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:243.96:584.512:201.212:230.86:457:10Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun7:124.17:424.61:061.01:150.66:467:08Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:594.48:244.61:490.82:050.56:467:06New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:464.69:084.62:310.62:530.46:477:05New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:324.89:514.53:110.43:400.36:487:03New Moon20Wed
21Thu10:185.010:334.43:500.34:250.36:497:02Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:035.011:154.24:300.35:120.46:507:00Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:505.05:110.36:030.66:516:59Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:004.111:513.94:580.46:010.85:515:57Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:394.85:550.67:021.05:525:56First Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:473.81:424.76:590.68:041.15:535:54First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:503.72:494.68:050.79:051.05:545:53First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:593.73:584.79:100.610:040.95:555:51Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:113.94:594.710:150.611:000.85:565:49Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:134.25:504.811:170.411:510.65:575:48Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 8:07 am — 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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