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 2h 31m 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 - Dec 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:303.73:483.39:410.89:510.66:584:44Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:283.94:443.410:380.610:410.46:594:44Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:214.25:343.411:330.511:310.27:004:44Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:104.46:213.512:250.37:014:44Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:594.67:103.612:200.01:160.17:024:44New Moon5Wed
6Thu7:504.88:013.61:10-0.22:060.07:034:44New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:434.88:533.62:01-0.32:55-0.17:044:44New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:344.89:443.72:51-0.43:43-0.17:044:44Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:244.810:363.73:41-0.44:31-0.17:054:44Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:144.611:303.84:33-0.35:220.07:064:44Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:054.45:31-0.16:170.17:074:44Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:263.812:584.16:340.07:110.17:084:44First Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:243.91:513.97:380.18:030.07:084:44First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:244.02:463.68:390.28:550.07:094:45First Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:274.13:453.59:400.29:480.07:104:45Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun4:294.34:423.410:390.210:41-0.17:104:45Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:234.45:333.411:350.211:32-0.17:114:46Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:124.56:203.412:270.17:124:46Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:594.57:053.412:21-0.11:150.17:124:46Full Moon19Wed
20Thu7:454.47:513.41:09-0.12:010.17:134:47Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:304.38:373.41:55-0.12:440.17:134:47Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:124.29:213.42:38-0.13:230.27:144:48Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:524.110:023.43:180.04:010.37:144:48Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:293.910:433.33:560.14:380.47:154:49Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:063.811:253.34:350.35:160.57:154:49Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:443.65:190.55:550.57:164:50Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:083.312:233.46:100.66:370.67:164:51Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:543.31:063.27:060.77:210.57:164:51Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:433.41:543.18:030.78:080.57:174:52Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:403.52:523.09:020.79:000.47:174:53Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:453.73:573.010:020.610:000.27:174:53Waning Crescent31Mon
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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