Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wachapreague, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wachapreague, VA.
Next low tide : 10:21 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 0m at 4:00 pm (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631044
Common Questions About Tides

Wachapreague, VA Tides - Aug 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:304.12:064.67:370.28:240.66:068:11Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:163.82:584.58:270.39:190.86:068:10Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:043.53:534.39:160.510:131.06:078:09Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:573.44:534.310:070.611:081.06:088:08Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:553.35:504.311:010.66:098:07Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:523.46:404.312:021.011:55 AM0.66:108:06Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:433.57:254.412:521.012:460.66:118:05Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:313.78:094.41:400.91:350.56:118:04New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:193.88:534.42:240.82:220.56:128:03New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:063.99:344.43:050.73:070.56:138:02New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:514.010:134.33:430.63:480.56:148:01New Moon11Sat
12Sun10:334.110:494.24:170.64:280.56:158:00Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:114.111:234.14:490.65:070.66:167:58Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:494.211:564.05:210.65:480.86:177:57Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:274.25:530.66:360.96:177:56Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:323.81:114.36:320.67:321.06:187:55First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:133.72:014.37:220.68:311.16:197:53First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:043.63:014.48:210.69:321.16:207:52First Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:053.54:114.59:240.610:351.06:217:51First Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:183.55:244.610:310.511:380.96:227:50Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:323.76:274.911:380.36:237:48Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:373.97:235.112:380.612:420.16:237:47Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:354.28:175.21:330.41:42-0.16:247:45Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:324.59:095.22:260.12:39-0.26:257:44Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:284.89:595.13:150.03:34-0.36:267:43Full Moon25Sat
26Sun10:215.010:454.94:01-0.14:25-0.26:277:41Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:105.111:304.64:44-0.15:150.06:287:40Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:585.05:280.06:060.36:297:38Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:134.312:454.96:120.37:000.66:297:37Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:574.01:344.77:000.57:550.96:307:36Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:433.82:244.57:510.78:491.16:317:34Third Quarter31Fri
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 7:10 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 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 First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Wachapreague, 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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