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 4h 43m 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 - Apr 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:534.35:103.810:580.411:110.15:486:24Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:494.46:054.111:520.25:476:25Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:384.46:564.412:10-0.112:420.05:456:26Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:254.47:454.61:04-0.21:28-0.15:446:27Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:094.38:314.71:55-0.32:11-0.15:426:28Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:524.29:154.72:41-0.32:51-0.15:416:29Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:324.09:554.73:25-0.13:290.15:396:30Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:103.810:344.54:060.04:050.25:386:31Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:483.611:144.34:480.34:410.55:376:31Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:273.411:554.15:320.55:190.75:356:32Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:103.36:200.86:040.95:346:33Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:413.912:563.27:100.96:581.05:326:34Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:323.81:483.18:021.07:561.05:316:35Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:303.72:483.28:541.18:561.05:296:36Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:343.73:543.39:471.09:580.95:286:37Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:353.74:543.610:400.810:580.75:276:38Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:273.95:453.911:280.611:520.45:256:39Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:144.06:334.212:140.45:246:40Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:594.17:204.512:440.212:590.25:226:41New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:454.18:074.71:350.01:430.05:216:41New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:324.18:554.92:23-0.22:26-0.15:206:42New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:184.09:425.03:11-0.23:09-0.25:186:43New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:043.910:304.93:58-0.23:53-0.15:176:44Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:513.811:214.84:480.04:410.05:166:45Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:423.75:430.25:360.15:156:46Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:174.712:383.66:420.46:400.35:136:47First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:164.52:373.58:410.58:450.46:127:48First Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:184.33:423.69:390.59:490.46:117:49First Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:244.24:503.810:360.510:530.46:107:50First Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:274.15:534.111:310.411:550.36:087:51Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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