Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wachapreague, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wachapreague, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:51 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 45m at 10:50 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631044
Common Questions About Tides

Wachapreague, VA Tides - Oct 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:323.81:064.56:280.97:311.36:586:46Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:163.61:554.37:181.18:241.46:596:44Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:053.52:474.18:131.29:161.57:006:43Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:593.53:454.19:091.310:081.57:006:41Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:593.54:464.110:061.211:001.47:016:40Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:023.65:424.211:041.111:501.27:026:38Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:593.96:304.311:591.07:036:37Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:484.27:134.412:351.012:510.87:046:36Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:334.57:554.41:170.81:400.67:056:34New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:184.78:374.31:580.62:280.57:066:33New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:034.99:204.32:390.53:140.47:076:31New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:485.010:024.23:180.44:000.47:086:30New Moon12Sun
13Mon10:325.010:454.13:580.34:450.47:096:28Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:185.011:293.94:380.35:320.67:106:27Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:084.95:220.46:250.87:116:26Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:173.81:034.86:150.57:250.97:116:24First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:133.72:044.77:190.68:271.07:126:23First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:143.73:074.68:270.79:271.07:136:21First Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:213.74:134.59:330.710:250.87:146:20First Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:323.95:184.510:390.611:210.77:156:19Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:394.26:134.611:420.47:166:17Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:354.67:014.612:130.412:410.37:176:16Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:244.97:464.51:020.31:350.27:186:15Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:115.08:304.41:480.22:260.27:196:14Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:585.19:144.22:320.13:140.27:206:12Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:435.18:574.12:140.22:590.36:215:11Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:264.99:383.92:540.33:410.56:225:10Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:074.710:193.83:330.44:230.76:235:09Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:494.511:003.64:110.65:060.96:245:08Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:324.311:443.54:500.85:541.26:255:07Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:194.15:361.06:451.36:265:05Third Quarter31Fri
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 1:50 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 96% 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 Gibbous (96% 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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