Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wachapreague, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wachapreague, VA.
Next low tide : 11:43 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 57m at 5:41 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631044
Common Questions About Tides

Wachapreague, VA Tides - Feb 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:444.03:013.19:080.39:11-0.17:065:25First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:574.04:123.210:120.210:16-0.27:065:27Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:054.25:173.411:140.111:18-0.47:055:28Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:034.46:143.612:11-0.17:045:29Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:564.57:073.812:17-0.51:04-0.27:035:30Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:464.57:594.01:12-0.61:53-0.47:025:31Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:334.48:494.12:04-0.72:38-0.47:015:32Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:174.39:344.22:52-0.63:19-0.47:005:33Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:564.110:174.13:37-0.53:59-0.36:595:34Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:343.910:584.14:20-0.34:37-0.16:585:35Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:123.611:393.95:040.05:150.16:575:36Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:513.45:510.35:560.36:565:38Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:223.812:323.26:410.56:420.46:555:39Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:093.61:183.07:320.77:300.56:535:40Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:003.52:092.98:250.88:220.66:525:41Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:003.53:092.99:190.89:180.66:515:42Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:053.54:143.010:150.810:170.46:505:43Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:043.75:123.211:100.611:140.36:495:44Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:553.96:033.412:000.46:475:45Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:424.06:523.612:070.112:460.26:465:46Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:274.27:403.912:58-0.11:310.06:455:47New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:124.28:274.11:46-0.32:13-0.26:445:48New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:554.29:134.32:33-0.42:54-0.36:425:49New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:374.29:574.43:19-0.53:34-0.46:415:50Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:194.010:424.44:05-0.44:15-0.46:405:51Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:023.911:314.44:54-0.35:00-0.36:385:52Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:493.75:490.05:52-0.26:375:53Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:244.312:423.56:480.26:510.06:365:54First Quarter28Mon
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 8:42 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 13% 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 Waning Crescent (13% 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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