Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wachapreague, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wachapreague, VA.
Next low tide : 6:53 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 20m at 12:43 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631044
Common Questions About Tides

Wachapreague, VA Tides - Oct 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:524.35:284.710:560.511:290.65:585:46Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:444.46:134.711:500.55:585:45Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:314.66:564.612:170.512:400.45:595:43Full Moon3Fri
4Sat7:164.77:384.61:010.41:270.46:005:42Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:004.88:204.51:440.42:120.46:015:40Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:434.89:014.42:240.42:540.56:025:39Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:244.79:404.23:010.53:340.66:035:37Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:034.610:194.13:370.64:130.76:045:36Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:424.510:573.94:110.84:540.96:055:34Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:224.411:383.84:450.95:381.16:065:33Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:054.35:251.06:281.26:075:31Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:233.712:524.26:161.17:201.36:085:30Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:123.61:454.17:151.18:131.26:085:29Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:083.72:444.18:151.09:061.16:095:27Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:113.83:474.29:160.910:010.96:105:26Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:154.04:464.410:180.710:550.76:115:24Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:134.45:394.611:170.411:460.46:125:23Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:054.76:284.712:130.26:135:22Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:565.07:184.812:360.11:07-0.16:145:20New Moon19Sun
20Mon7:495.38:104.81:25-0.12:01-0.26:155:19New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:425.49:014.72:14-0.32:52-0.36:165:18New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:355.59:524.63:03-0.33:43-0.26:175:16Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:275.410:434.43:51-0.24:350.06:185:15Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:205.211:354.34:42-0.15:300.26:195:14Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:155.05:380.26:280.46:205:13First Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:314.11:114.76:380.47:260.66:215:11First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:284.02:084.57:390.58:220.66:225:10First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:284.03:074.48:390.69:160.76:235:09First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:304.04:064.39:380.610:090.66:245:08Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:304.24:584.210:350.610:590.56:255:07Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri5:214.45:434.211:280.511:450.46:265:06Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 3:48 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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