Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wachapreague, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wachapreague, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 44m at 10:37 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 5:30 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631044
Common Questions About Tides

Wachapreague, VA Tides - Dec 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:184.77:243.812:48-0.11:300.06:594:44New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:064.78:123.71:30-0.12:180.17:004:44New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:484.68:543.72:18-0.13:000.17:014:44New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:304.49:363.63:000.03:420.27:014:44Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:124.310:183.53:360.24:180.37:024:44Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:484.111:003.54:180.35:000.57:034:44Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:303.911:483.45:000.55:420.67:044:44Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:123.75:480.76:240.77:054:44First Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:303.412:543.56:420.87:120.77:064:44First Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:183.41:423.47:360.88:000.67:074:44First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:123.52:363.38:300.88:480.57:074:44First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:123.63:363.39:300.79:360.47:084:44Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:183.84:363.310:300.510:300.27:094:45Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:124.15:303.411:240.311:240.07:094:45Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:064.46:183.612:180.17:104:45Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:544.67:123.712:18-0.31:12-0.17:114:45Full Moon16Sun
17Mon7:484.88:063.81:12-0.52:06-0.37:114:46Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:424.88:543.92:06-0.72:54-0.47:124:46Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:304.89:484.02:54-0.73:42-0.47:134:47Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:244.810:424.03:48-0.74:30-0.47:134:47Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:124.611:364.04:36-0.65:18-0.37:144:47Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:004.35:36-0.46:12-0.27:144:48Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:304.012:544.06:36-0.27:06-0.27:154:49Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:244.01:423.77:360.08:00-0.17:154:49Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:244.02:423.58:360.18:54-0.17:154:50Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:244.13:363.39:360.29:48-0.17:164:50Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:304.14:363.310:360.210:42-0.17:164:51Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:244.25:303.311:300.211:30-0.17:164:52Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:124.36:183.412:180.17:174:52Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:544.37:003.412:24-0.21:060.07:174:53New Moon30Sun
31Mon7:424.37:483.51:06-0.21:540.07:174:54New Moon31Mon
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 2:03 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (22% illuminated). This places Wachapreague, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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