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 3h 05m 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 - Jan 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:494.05:003.111:020.310:580.07:174:54Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:454.25:543.311:590.111:55-0.37:174:55Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:384.56:473.412:52-0.17:184:56New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:314.77:413.612:50-0.51:45-0.37:184:57New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:254.88:363.81:45-0.72:34-0.47:184:57New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:164.89:293.92:38-0.93:22-0.67:184:58New Moon6Sun
7Mon10:054.710:204.03:29-0.94:08-0.67:184:59Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:524.511:124.14:21-0.84:56-0.57:185:00Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:404.25:16-0.55:45-0.47:185:01Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:054.112:283.96:15-0.36:37-0.37:175:02First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:594.11:183.67:160.07:30-0.27:175:03First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:564.02:113.38:150.28:22-0.17:175:04First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:563.93:083.19:140.39:160.07:175:05First Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:013.94:093.010:130.410:120.07:175:06Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:013.95:063.111:100.411:070.07:165:07Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:524.05:563.212:020.37:165:08Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:394.06:433.312:510.27:165:09Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:244.07:293.312:49-0.11:360.27:155:10Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:074.08:153.41:35-0.12:180.17:155:11Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:484.08:593.52:19-0.22:570.17:145:12Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:263.99:403.52:59-0.13:320.17:145:13Full Moon21Mon
22Tue10:023.810:193.53:370.04:050.17:135:14Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:363.610:563.54:150.14:370.27:135:15Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:103.511:343.54:540.25:090.37:125:16Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:453.35:390.45:440.37:125:18Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:153.512:233.16:320.56:280.37:115:19Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:013.51:093.07:290.67:210.37:105:20Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:573.62:052.98:280.68:200.37:105:21Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:043.73:152.99:300.59:240.17:095:22Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:173.84:273.010:330.410:31-0.17:085:23Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:214.15:303.211:330.211:34-0.37:075:24Waning Crescent31Thu
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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