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 3h 47m 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 - Mar 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:444.03:053.19:140.59:130.16:345:55First Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:014.14:193.210:180.410:210.06:335:56Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:104.35:243.511:200.211:25-0.26:325:57Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:094.56:213.812:170.16:305:58Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:024.67:154.012:25-0.41:09-0.16:295:59Full Moon5Wed
6Thu7:524.68:074.31:20-0.51:58-0.36:276:00Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:404.68:574.42:13-0.62:42-0.36:266:01Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:234.49:424.53:01-0.63:24-0.36:246:02Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:034.210:244.53:47-0.44:03-0.26:236:03Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:423.911:064.44:31-0.24:410.06:226:04Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:213.711:484.25:170.15:210.36:206:05Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:013.46:050.46:030.56:196:06Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:324.012:443.26:560.66:510.76:176:07Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:193.81:313.17:480.87:420.86:166:08Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:123.72:253.08:400.98:360.96:146:09Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:153.63:283.09:351.09:350.86:136:10Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:203.64:323.110:300.910:350.76:116:11Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:173.85:273.411:220.811:300.56:106:12Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:064.06:163.612:100.66:086:12Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:514.17:033.912:220.312:550.46:076:13Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:354.27:494.11:110.11:370.26:056:14New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:184.28:344.31:58-0.12:170.06:046:15New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:004.29:184.52:43-0.22:55-0.16:026:16New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:414.110:004.63:27-0.23:33-0.16:016:17Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:213.910:434.64:11-0.14:13-0.15:596:18Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:043.811:304.55:000.04:560.05:576:19Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:513.65:540.25:480.25:566:20Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:244.412:453.56:540.46:500.35:546:21First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:244.31:453.47:560.57:550.35:536:22First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:324.22:533.48:570.69:010.35:516:22First Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:454.24:053.59:590.510:070.25:506:23Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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