Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wachapreague, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wachapreague, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 29m at 4:53 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:13 am (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631044
Common Questions About Tides

Wachapreague, VA Tides - Feb 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:574.38:053.51:19-0.22:050.07:065:26New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:434.38:523.62:06-0.42:47-0.17:055:27New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:264.39:373.72:51-0.53:28-0.27:045:28New Moon3Sun
4Mon10:074.310:213.83:36-0.54:08-0.37:045:29Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:484.211:063.94:22-0.44:50-0.27:035:30Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:314.011:554.05:13-0.35:36-0.27:025:31Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:183.76:11-0.16:28-0.17:015:32First Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:494.01:103.57:130.17:23-0.17:005:33First Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:484.02:083.38:150.28:20-0.16:595:34First Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:544.03:133.29:170.29:21-0.16:585:36First Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:064.14:223.210:210.210:24-0.16:575:37Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:134.25:243.311:220.111:25-0.26:555:38Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:104.46:193.512:190.06:545:39Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu7:024.47:123.712:22-0.41:12-0.16:535:40Full Moon14Thu
15Fri7:524.58:033.81:16-0.52:00-0.26:525:41Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:394.48:513.92:07-0.52:44-0.26:515:42Full Moon16Sat
17Sun9:214.39:354.02:54-0.53:25-0.26:505:43Full Moon17Sun
18Mon10:004.110:174.03:37-0.34:03-0.16:485:44Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:373.910:573.94:19-0.14:390.16:475:45Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:143.711:373.95:030.15:170.36:465:46Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:523.55:490.35:560.46:455:47Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:193.812:333.26:380.56:380.66:435:48Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:043.71:173.17:290.77:250.76:425:49Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:553.62:082.98:220.88:160.76:415:50Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:543.53:072.99:170.89:120.66:405:51Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:003.64:123.010:140.810:120.56:385:52Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:013.85:113.211:090.611:100.36:375:53Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:544.06:033.412:010.56:355:54Waning Crescent28Thu
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 8:03 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 11% 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 (11% 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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