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 5h 01m 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 - Feb 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:284.28:433.71:57-0.32:35-0.17:065:26Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:104.29:263.82:40-0.43:14-0.27:055:27Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:504.210:083.83:22-0.43:53-0.27:055:28Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:294.110:513.94:05-0.44:32-0.27:045:29Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:093.911:363.94:52-0.35:16-0.27:035:30Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:543.85:45-0.16:06-0.17:025:31Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:273.912:443.66:450.07:01-0.17:015:32Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:243.91:403.47:460.17:59-0.17:005:33Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:274.03:433.39:480.19:59-0.17:596:34Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:374.04:543.310:510.111:02-0.27:586:36Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:464.26:003.511:540.07:576:37Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:464.46:583.712:04-0.312:52-0.27:566:38Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:404.67:523.91:03-0.51:47-0.37:546:39Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat8:324.68:454.01:59-0.62:38-0.47:536:40New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:214.69:364.12:52-0.73:25-0.57:526:41New Moon15Sun
16Mon10:084.510:234.23:41-0.74:09-0.57:516:42New Moon16Mon
17Tue10:504.311:074.24:27-0.64:51-0.47:506:43Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:304.111:494.15:12-0.45:31-0.27:496:44Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:093.95:56-0.16:120.07:476:45Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:314.012:493.66:430.26:540.27:466:46Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:143.81:323.47:330.47:400.47:456:47First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:003.72:173.28:250.68:280.57:436:48First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:503.63:073.19:160.79:180.67:426:49First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:463.54:053.110:100.810:110.67:416:50First Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:493.65:073.111:050.711:080.57:406:51Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:493.76:053.311:590.67:386:52Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:413.96:563.512:030.312:490.47:376:53Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:294.17:443.712:560.11:370.37:356:54Waxing Gibbous28Sat
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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