Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wachapreague, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wachapreague, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 26m at 5:34 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:58 am (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631044
Common Questions About Tides

Wachapreague, VA Tides - Jan 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:133.81:444.27:20-0.37:57-0.28:175:54First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:103.82:363.98:22-0.18:50-0.28:175:55First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:093.93:313.69:230.09:43-0.18:185:56First Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:113.94:303.510:230.110:36-0.18:185:56Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:144.05:283.411:220.111:30-0.28:185:57Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:104.16:213.412:190.18:185:58Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:004.27:083.412:22-0.21:110.08:185:59Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:464.37:543.41:11-0.22:000.08:186:00Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:314.38:403.41:59-0.22:46-0.18:186:01Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:164.29:263.52:44-0.23:29-0.18:176:02Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:584.110:103.43:27-0.24:090.08:176:03Full Moon11Tue
12Wed10:384.110:513.44:08-0.14:470.18:176:04Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:163.911:313.44:460.05:240.28:176:05Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:533.85:240.16:010.38:176:06Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:113.312:303.66:050.36:390.48:166:07Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:533.31:093.46:520.47:210.48:166:08Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:373.31:513.37:470.58:070.48:166:09Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:263.32:393.18:440.58:560.48:156:10Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:213.43:353.19:420.59:480.38:156:11Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:253.64:403.110:420.410:460.18:146:12Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:313.85:453.211:430.311:46-0.18:146:13Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:294.16:423.312:410.08:136:14Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:244.47:353.512:44-0.31:37-0.28:136:15Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:174.68:303.71:40-0.62:30-0.48:126:16New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:124.89:253.92:35-0.83:21-0.68:126:17New Moon25Tue
26Wed10:044.910:194.03:28-1.04:10-0.78:116:18New Moon26Wed
27Thu10:544.811:104.14:20-1.04:57-0.78:106:20Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:424.75:11-0.95:45-0.68:106:21Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:014.212:304.46:05-0.76:35-0.58:096:22Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:544.11:194.17:02-0.47:27-0.38:086:23First Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:474.12:093.78:02-0.28:20-0.28:076:24First 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 8:46 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (18% illuminated). This places Wachapreague, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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