Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wachapreague, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wachapreague, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:44 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 12m at 1:34 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631044
Common Questions About Tides

Wachapreague, VA Tides - Oct 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:043.71:464.27:181.28:071.35:575:47First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:573.72:414.18:121.28:581.35:585:45First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:553.73:394.19:071.29:491.25:595:44Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:563.84:344.210:031.110:381.16:005:42Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:524.15:234.310:570.911:250.96:015:41Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:424.36:084.411:490.76:025:39Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:284.56:514.412:100.712:380.66:035:38Full Moon7Fri
8Sat7:134.77:354.412:530.51:250.46:045:36Full Moon8Sat
9Sun7:594.98:204.41:360.42:120.36:055:35Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:465.09:044.42:180.32:570.36:055:33Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:315.09:484.32:590.23:420.46:065:32Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:175.010:334.23:420.24:290.56:075:30Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:064.911:224.14:270.35:210.66:085:29Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:594.85:200.46:190.76:095:28Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:174.012:564.76:220.57:190.86:105:26Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:164.01:574.67:260.58:170.76:115:25Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:194.03:004.58:300.59:150.76:125:23Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:264.24:044.59:330.510:110.56:135:22Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:314.55:024.610:350.411:050.36:145:21Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:284.85:524.611:330.211:550.26:155:19Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:195.06:394.512:270.16:165:18New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:075.17:244.512:440.11:190.16:175:17New Moon22Sat
23Sun7:555.18:104.41:300.12:070.16:185:16New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:425.18:544.22:140.12:530.26:195:14New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:265.09:374.12:560.23:360.46:205:13Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:084.810:184.03:370.44:180.66:215:12Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:504.611:003.84:160.65:010.86:225:11Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:334.411:443.74:570.85:481.06:235:09Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:184.25:441.06:371.16:245:08First Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:313.61:064.06:381.17:271.26:255:07First Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:223.61:563.97:341.18:161.26:265:06First Quarter31Mon
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 (36% 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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