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 1h 53m at 7:44 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 2:14 pm (4.3 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 - Nov 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:394.86:524.112:150.312:510.46:275:05New Moon1Mon
2Tue7:224.87:344.112:580.31:360.46:285:04New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:054.88:164.01:400.32:190.46:295:02New Moon3Wed
4Thu8:484.78:583.92:190.43:000.46:305:01New Moon4Thu
5Fri9:294.69:383.82:570.43:390.66:315:00Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:084.510:173.73:330.54:180.76:324:59Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:484.310:573.64:070.74:580.96:344:59Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:294.211:393.54:440.85:421.06:354:58Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:124.05:290.96:301.06:364:57First Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:263.512:593.96:271.07:211.06:374:56First Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:183.51:503.87:301.08:110.96:384:55First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:163.72:473.88:310.99:020.76:394:54First Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:193.93:493.89:330.79:550.56:404:53Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun4:234.24:473.910:350.510:490.36:414:53Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:194.55:404.011:330.311:410.06:424:52Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue6:124.96:314.112:290.06:434:51Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed7:055.17:234.212:33-0.21:23-0.16:444:50Full Moon17Wed
18Thu7:595.28:174.21:25-0.42:17-0.26:454:50Full Moon18Thu
19Fri8:555.39:114.22:17-0.53:08-0.36:464:49Full Moon19Fri
20Sat9:485.210:044.13:09-0.53:59-0.26:474:49Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:415.110:574.14:00-0.44:500.06:484:48Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:344.811:524.04:54-0.25:450.16:494:48Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:274.55:530.06:410.36:504:47Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed12:484.01:204.26:550.27:350.36:514:47Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:463.92:133.97:560.48:270.36:524:46Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:444.03:073.78:540.59:180.36:534:46Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:454.14:033.69:520.510:080.36:544:45Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun4:414.24:543.610:470.510:560.36:554:45Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon5:294.45:393.611:380.411:420.26:564:45Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue6:134.56:223.612:260.36:574:45Waning Crescent30Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8631044)

Common Questions About Wachapreague, VA Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Wachapreague, VA today?

Slack tide in Wachapreague, VA is approximately 10:59 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 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA