Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wachapreague, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wachapreague, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 11m at 4:26 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 10:51 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631044
Common Questions About Tides

Wachapreague, VA Tides - Jan 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:233.62:473.38:490.49:010.17:174:54First Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:323.83:553.39:540.39:59-0.17:174:55Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri4:394.14:593.310:580.110:59-0.37:184:56Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:404.45:563.411:58-0.111:56-0.57:184:57Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:364.76:513.512:55-0.37:184:57Full Moon5Sun
6Mon7:334.87:473.612:53-0.71:50-0.57:184:58Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:304.98:433.71:49-0.82:43-0.57:184:59Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:244.99:373.82:42-0.93:32-0.57:185:00Full Moon8Wed
9Thu10:144.710:283.83:34-0.84:20-0.47:185:01Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:014.511:193.84:25-0.75:08-0.37:175:02Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:484.25:19-0.45:57-0.17:175:03Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:103.812:343.86:16-0.16:470.07:175:04Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:013.71:193.57:130.17:350.17:175:05Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:523.72:063.28:090.38:220.27:175:06Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:473.72:573.09:030.49:100.37:165:07Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:443.73:533.09:580.510:000.37:165:08Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:403.84:473.010:520.410:500.27:165:09Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:303.95:373.111:420.411:390.27:155:10Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:174.06:233.112:300.37:155:11Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:024.07:083.212:270.11:160.27:145:12New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:484.17:543.31:120.01:590.17:145:13New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:324.18:393.31:56-0.12:390.17:135:14New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:134.19:213.42:37-0.13:170.17:135:15New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:524.010:003.43:16-0.13:530.17:125:17Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:283.910:393.43:55-0.14:280.17:125:18Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:033.811:193.54:360.05:060.17:115:19Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:413.65:240.15:480.17:105:20Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:033.612:253.56:220.26:370.17:105:21First Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:543.71:153.37:240.37:320.17:095:22First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:543.72:153.18:270.38:290.07:085:23First Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:033.93:253.19:320.39:32-0.17:075:24First Quarter31Fri
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 7:38 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 5% 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 (5% 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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