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 5h 23m 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 - Dec 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:333.62:573.58:490.89:060.66:584:44First Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:343.83:573.59:480.79:590.46:594:44Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:344.04:533.610:460.510:520.27:004:44Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:284.35:453.711:420.311:44-0.17:014:44Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:194.66:353.812:350.07:024:44Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:114.87:263.912:36-0.31:28-0.17:034:44Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:044.98:203.91:28-0.52:19-0.37:044:44Full Moon7Wed
8Thu8:575.09:134.02:19-0.63:09-0.47:044:44Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:485.010:054.03:10-0.73:57-0.47:054:44Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:394.810:584.04:01-0.64:47-0.37:064:44Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:304.611:534.04:56-0.45:40-0.27:074:44Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:214.35:55-0.26:35-0.17:084:44Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:494.01:144.16:570.07:290.07:084:44Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:464.02:083.87:570.18:220.07:094:45Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:464.13:043.68:570.29:150.07:104:45Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:484.14:023.59:560.210:080.07:104:45Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:474.24:573.410:520.211:00-0.17:114:46Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:384.35:453.511:450.211:49-0.17:124:46Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:244.46:303.512:340.17:124:46Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:084.47:153.512:36-0.11:210.17:134:47New Moon20Tue
21Wed7:534.48:003.51:22-0.12:050.07:134:47New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:364.38:443.52:06-0.12:460.07:144:48New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:174.29:273.52:46-0.13:250.17:144:48New Moon23Fri
24Sat9:564.110:073.53:250.04:010.27:154:49Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:333.910:473.44:020.14:380.37:154:49Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:103.811:273.44:410.35:150.47:164:50Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:483.65:240.45:550.47:164:51Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:093.412:283.46:160.56:400.47:164:51First Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:563.41:143.37:140.67:290.47:174:52First Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:483.52:063.28:120.68:200.37:174:53First Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:493.63:083.19:130.59:210.17:174:53First Quarter31Sat
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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