Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wachapreague, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wachapreague, VA.
Next low tide : 8:38 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 37m at 2:08 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631044
Common Questions About Tides

Wachapreague, VA Tides - Feb 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:124.05:243.311:230.111:26-0.27:065:26Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:074.36:193.512:18-0.17:055:27Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:004.67:133.812:23-0.51:12-0.37:045:28New Moon3Sat
4Sun7:544.78:084.01:19-0.82:03-0.67:035:29New Moon4Sun
5Mon8:464.89:014.12:12-0.92:52-0.77:035:30New Moon5Mon
6Tue9:364.89:534.33:04-1.03:39-0.87:025:31Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed10:244.710:434.33:55-1.04:25-0.77:015:32Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu11:114.411:354.34:47-0.85:14-0.67:005:33Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:004.15:43-0.56:05-0.46:595:35Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:284.212:493.86:42-0.26:59-0.26:575:36First Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:234.11:413.57:410.07:52-0.16:565:37First Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:204.02:363.38:390.28:470.16:555:38First Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:233.93:373.29:370.39:430.16:545:39Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed4:273.94:373.210:350.410:400.16:535:40Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu5:233.95:303.311:290.311:330.16:525:41Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:114.06:183.512:190.26:515:42Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:554.17:043.612:240.01:050.26:505:43Full Moon17Sat
18Sun7:384.17:503.71:11-0.11:480.16:485:44Full Moon18Sun
19Mon8:204.18:343.81:55-0.12:280.06:475:45Full Moon19Mon
20Tue9:004.19:163.82:37-0.13:050.06:465:46Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:384.09:553.83:16-0.13:390.16:455:47Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:133.810:323.83:540.04:120.26:435:48Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri10:483.711:083.84:320.14:430.36:425:49Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat11:223.511:463.75:120.35:160.46:415:51Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:593.45:590.45:570.46:395:52Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:283.712:423.36:530.66:480.46:385:53Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:193.71:343.27:510.67:480.46:375:54Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:213.72:383.18:510.68:510.36:355:55Third Quarter28Wed
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 5:23 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Wachapreague, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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