Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wachapreague, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wachapreague, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 47m at 7:38 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:384.01:593.57:590.08:12-0.27:065:25First Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:414.02:593.39:000.19:09-0.17:055:27First Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:494.04:053.310:020.110:08-0.27:055:28Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon4:544.15:063.311:030.111:06-0.27:045:29Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:514.26:003.411:590.07:035:30Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:424.36:503.512:02-0.312:51-0.17:025:31Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:304.37:393.612:55-0.41:40-0.17:015:32Full Moon7Thu
8Fri8:164.38:273.71:44-0.42:24-0.27:005:33Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:594.29:123.82:30-0.43:05-0.16:595:34Full Moon9Sat
10Sun9:384.19:533.83:13-0.33:43-0.16:585:35Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:154.010:333.83:54-0.24:200.16:575:36Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:523.811:123.74:340.04:550.26:565:38Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:293.611:533.65:170.25:320.46:545:39Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:083.46:030.46:120.56:535:40Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:363.612:493.26:540.66:560.66:525:41Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:233.51:363.07:470.77:450.66:515:42Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:173.52:313.08:420.78:380.56:505:43Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:203.63:353.09:390.79:370.46:495:44Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:263.74:393.110:370.610:380.36:475:45Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:244.05:353.311:330.411:360.06:465:46Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:164.26:273.612:250.16:455:47Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri7:074.47:183.812:31-0.31:15-0.16:445:48New Moon22Fri
23Sat7:574.68:104.11:24-0.52:03-0.36:425:49New Moon23Sat
24Sun8:464.79:014.32:16-0.72:49-0.56:415:50New Moon24Sun
25Mon9:334.69:504.43:06-0.83:33-0.66:405:51New Moon25Mon
26Tue10:184.510:394.53:55-0.84:18-0.66:385:52Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:054.311:294.54:46-0.65:04-0.46:375:53Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:534.05:42-0.35:56-0.36:365:54Waxing Crescent28Thu
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 10:53 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 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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