Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wachapreague, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wachapreague, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 53m at 8:37 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:18 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631044
Common Questions About Tides

Wachapreague, VA Tides - Feb 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:053.46:050.36:140.37:065:26Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:383.712:483.26:560.57:000.47:055:27Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:253.61:343.07:480.67:480.57:045:28Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:183.52:272.98:400.78:390.57:035:29Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:193.53:282.99:360.79:350.47:035:30Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat4:233.64:313.010:320.710:330.37:025:31Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:193.85:273.211:250.511:280.17:015:33Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:093.96:173.412:150.37:005:34Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue6:564.17:053.612:20-0.11:020.16:595:35New Moon9Tue
10Wed7:424.27:543.81:10-0.31:47-0.16:575:36New Moon10Wed
11Thu8:274.38:424.01:59-0.52:29-0.36:565:37New Moon11Thu
12Fri9:114.39:284.22:46-0.63:11-0.46:555:38New Moon12Fri
13Sat9:534.210:134.33:32-0.63:52-0.56:545:39Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:364.111:004.34:19-0.54:34-0.46:535:40Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:203.911:504.35:11-0.35:21-0.36:525:41Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:093.76:08-0.16:15-0.26:515:42First Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:454.21:023.57:080.17:14-0.16:495:43First Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:454.12:013.38:090.38:140.06:485:44First Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:524.03:073.29:110.39:170.06:475:45First Quarter19Fri
20Sat4:044.04:173.310:130.310:20-0.16:465:46Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:084.15:203.511:130.211:21-0.26:455:48Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:034.26:143.812:070.16:435:49Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue6:514.37:044.012:18-0.312:56-0.16:425:50Full Moon23Tue
24Wed7:374.37:524.11:10-0.41:42-0.26:415:51Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:204.28:384.21:59-0.42:25-0.26:395:52Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:014.19:204.32:44-0.43:04-0.26:385:53Full Moon26Fri
27Sat9:394.010:004.23:26-0.33:40-0.16:375:54Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:153.810:394.24:06-0.14:150.16:355:55Waning Gibbous28Sun
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 11:27 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 minimum.

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 (46% illuminated). This places Wachapreague, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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