Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wachapreague, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wachapreague, VA.
Next low tide : 7:44 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 04m at 1:34 am (3.7 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 - Jun 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:374.15:26-0.35:30-0.35:428:17Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:075.012:304.16:18-0.26:27-0.15:428:18Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:594.71:254.27:12-0.17:270.15:428:19First Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:504.42:204.28:060.08:280.25:418:19First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:414.13:164.28:580.19:260.45:418:20First Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:333.94:154.39:480.110:240.45:418:21First Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:293.75:134.310:380.111:200.55:418:21Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:243.66:064.511:290.25:408:22Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:143.56:544.512:150.512:180.25:408:22Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:013.67:384.61:050.41:050.25:408:23Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:463.68:234.61:530.41:510.25:408:23Full Moon11Sat
12Sun8:323.69:084.52:390.32:360.25:408:24Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:193.69:524.53:230.33:190.35:408:24Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:043.610:334.44:040.33:590.35:408:25Full Moon14Tue
15Wed10:463.611:124.34:420.44:380.45:408:25Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:273.611:494.15:190.45:160.55:408:25Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:083.65:570.55:560.65:408:26Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:274.012:493.66:360.56:440.75:408:26Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun1:053.91:343.77:190.57:400.85:408:26Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:473.72:223.88:050.58:390.85:418:27Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:343.63:153.98:530.49:370.75:418:27Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:293.54:174.19:450.310:380.65:418:27Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:333.55:224.410:410.211:400.55:418:27Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:393.66:224.611:400.05:418:27Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:383.77:194.912:400.312:39-0.25:428:27Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:353.88:155.11:380.01:37-0.45:428:28New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:324.09:125.22:33-0.12:34-0.55:428:28New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:314.110:075.23:27-0.33:29-0.65:438:28New Moon28Tue
29Wed10:274.210:595.14:17-0.44:22-0.65:438:28Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:204.311:484.95:06-0.45:15-0.45:448:28Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 4:39 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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