Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wachapreague, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wachapreague, VA.
Next low tide : 10:43 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 28m at 4:17 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631044
Common Questions About Tides

Wachapreague, VA Tides - Jan 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:353.74:503.210:460.510:470.17:174:54Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:284.05:423.311:400.311:39-0.17:174:55Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:184.26:303.512:300.17:184:56Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:064.47:203.612:30-0.31:20-0.17:184:57Full Moon4Sat
5Sun7:554.58:103.71:20-0.52:07-0.37:184:58Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:444.69:003.82:10-0.72:53-0.47:184:59Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:314.69:503.92:58-0.83:38-0.57:185:00Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:174.510:394.03:47-0.74:24-0.57:185:00Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:044.311:294.04:37-0.65:12-0.57:175:01Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:524.15:33-0.46:04-0.47:175:02Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:234.012:433.96:33-0.26:59-0.37:175:03Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:204.01:373.67:34-0.17:54-0.37:175:04Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:204.02:353.48:340.08:49-0.27:175:05Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:254.03:383.39:350.19:47-0.27:165:06Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:304.14:403.310:350.110:45-0.37:165:07Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:284.25:363.411:320.011:40-0.37:165:08Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:194.36:263.512:25-0.17:155:09Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:074.37:143.612:32-0.41:15-0.27:155:10New Moon18Sat
19Sun7:534.38:023.61:22-0.42:01-0.27:155:11New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:374.28:483.72:09-0.42:43-0.27:145:13New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:184.19:313.72:52-0.33:23-0.27:145:14New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:564.010:113.73:33-0.24:00-0.17:135:15Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:333.810:503.64:13-0.14:360.07:135:16Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:103.611:303.64:530.15:130.27:125:17Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:493.55:370.35:520.37:115:18Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:123.512:303.36:270.56:350.47:115:19First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:583.51:143.17:190.67:220.47:105:20First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:483.42:053.08:140.68:140.47:095:21First Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:473.53:053.09:100.69:100.37:095:22First Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:533.64:103.110:090.510:100.17:085:24Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri4:553.85:103.211:060.311:09-0.17:075:25Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 7:30 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 32% 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 Third Quarter (32% 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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