Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wachapreague, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wachapreague, VA.
Next low tide : 7:45 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 08m at 1:28 pm (4.5 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 - Apr 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:183.83:373.59:300.79:480.75:476:25Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue4:183.84:363.710:220.610:440.65:466:26Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed5:103.85:273.911:120.611:360.55:446:27Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:553.96:134.111:580.45:436:28Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:384.06:574.312:240.312:410.35:416:28Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:204.07:414.41:100.21:220.35:406:29New Moon6Sat
7Sun8:034.08:234.41:540.12:010.25:386:30New Moon7Sun
8Mon8:443.99:044.42:350.12:380.25:376:31New Moon8Mon
9Tue9:243.99:434.43:140.13:130.25:366:32New Moon9Tue
10Wed10:013.810:204.43:520.23:470.35:346:33Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu10:383.710:574.34:320.34:220.35:336:34Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:173.611:384.25:150.55:030.45:316:35Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:013.66:040.65:560.55:306:36Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:264.112:533.67:000.67:000.55:286:37First Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:234.11:533.67:570.68:060.55:276:38First Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:274.13:013.78:550.59:120.35:266:38First Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:364.14:114.09:540.310:180.25:246:39Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu4:424.25:134.410:520.111:20-0.15:236:40Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri5:404.36:094.711:47-0.15:226:41Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat6:344.47:035.012:19-0.312:39-0.35:206:42Full Moon20Sat
21Sun7:274.47:575.21:16-0.51:31-0.55:196:43Full Moon21Sun
22Mon8:194.48:505.32:10-0.62:21-0.55:186:44Full Moon22Mon
23Tue9:104.39:415.23:01-0.63:08-0.45:166:45Full Moon23Tue
24Wed9:594.210:295.03:50-0.43:55-0.35:156:46Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:464.011:174.84:38-0.24:430.05:146:47Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri11:333.95:280.15:340.35:126:48Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:054.512:223.76:210.46:290.55:116:48Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:544.22:123.68:130.58:250.76:107:49Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:434.03:053.69:030.79:200.86:097:50Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:353.84:013.69:520.710:150.86:087:51Third Quarter30Tue
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 4:36 pm — 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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