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 07m 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 - Feb 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:594.19:123.72:31-0.33:00-0.17:065:26New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:374.09:523.83:12-0.33:36-0.17:055:27Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:143.910:313.83:52-0.24:11-0.27:055:28Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:513.811:113.94:34-0.14:49-0.17:045:29Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:303.611:573.95:220.05:33-0.17:035:30Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:163.56:190.26:260.07:025:31First Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:503.91:093.37:200.37:240.07:015:32First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:513.92:103.28:210.38:26-0.17:005:33First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:013.93:203.29:250.39:30-0.26:595:34First Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:154.14:323.410:290.210:35-0.36:585:36Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:204.35:343.611:290.011:37-0.56:575:37Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:174.56:313.912:25-0.36:565:38Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:104.67:254.112:36-0.71:18-0.46:545:39Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:014.68:184.31:31-0.82:07-0.66:535:40Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:494.59:084.42:23-0.82:53-0.66:525:41Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:344.49:554.43:12-0.83:35-0.66:515:42Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:154.210:394.43:58-0.64:17-0.46:505:43Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:563.911:224.24:44-0.34:58-0.26:495:44Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:363.65:320.05:420.16:475:45Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:074.012:183.46:220.36:290.36:465:46Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:533.81:033.27:140.57:180.56:455:47Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:433.71:523.18:060.78:090.66:445:48Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:383.52:493.08:590.89:030.66:425:49Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:413.53:523.19:530.810:000.56:415:50Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:413.64:513.210:470.710:560.46:405:51Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:343.85:443.411:380.511:490.26:385:52Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:203.96:313.712:240.46:375:53Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:054.07:183.912:380.11:080.26:365:54New Moon28Mon
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 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.

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