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 3h 28m 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 - Feb 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:434.03:013.49:000.19:13-0.18:076:25First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:413.93:573.29:580.210:060.08:066:26First Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:443.94:563.110:570.311:010.18:056:27Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:453.95:543.211:530.311:550.18:046:28Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:374.06:443.312:460.38:036:30Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:244.07:313.412:470.01:340.28:026:31Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:084.18:163.51:36-0.12:200.18:016:32Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:524.19:023.62:22-0.13:030.18:006:33Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:344.19:463.63:06-0.23:420.07:596:34Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:134.010:273.73:47-0.24:180.17:586:35Full Moon10Thu
11Fri10:503.911:063.74:26-0.14:530.17:576:36Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:253.811:433.65:030.05:250.27:566:37Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:003.65:410.15:580.37:556:38Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:213.612:353.56:240.36:330.37:546:39Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue1:003.61:133.37:140.47:170.47:536:40Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:453.61:583.28:100.58:100.47:516:42Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:383.62:523.19:090.59:090.37:506:43Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:433.74:003.110:110.510:120.27:496:44Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:573.95:133.211:140.411:180.07:486:45Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:044.16:183.412:150.27:476:46Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:024.47:153.712:22-0.21:12-0.17:456:47Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:574.78:114.01:21-0.52:07-0.47:446:48New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:514.89:074.32:18-0.82:58-0.67:436:49New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:434.910:004.53:13-1.03:47-0.77:426:50New Moon24Thu
25Fri10:334.810:514.64:05-1.04:33-0.77:406:51Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:204.611:414.64:56-0.95:19-0.67:396:52Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:064.35:47-0.76:06-0.47:386:53Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:304.512:534.06:42-0.36:55-0.27:366:54Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:214.41:403.77:380.07:480.07:356:55First Quarter29Tue
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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