Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wachapreague, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wachapreague, VA.
Next low tide : 4:21 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 33m at 10:27 am (3.9 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 - Sep 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:264.39:474.43:160.73:290.66:327:32New Moon1Tue
2Wed10:084.410:244.33:510.74:090.66:337:31New Moon2Wed
3Thu10:464.410:584.14:230.74:470.76:347:29Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:234.411:324.04:520.75:260.86:357:28Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:594.45:220.86:091.06:367:26Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:053.812:394.45:540.86:591.16:367:25Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:433.71:264.46:370.87:571.26:377:23First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:293.62:234.47:370.98:571.36:387:22First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:273.53:304.48:440.89:581.26:397:20First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:363.54:444.59:520.711:011.16:407:19Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:543.75:514.811:010.66:417:17Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:024.06:485.012:000.812:070.36:417:16Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:014.47:405.112:560.61:080.16:427:14Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:564.78:315.11:470.32:06-0.16:437:13Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:515.09:215.12:370.13:02-0.26:447:11Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:455.310:104.93:24-0.13:55-0.26:457:09Full Moon16Wed
17Thu10:365.410:564.74:09-0.14:450.06:467:08Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:245.311:414.44:520.05:350.26:467:06Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:135.25:370.26:270.66:477:05Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:264.11:034.96:240.57:230.96:487:03Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:133.91:554.67:170.78:191.26:497:02Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:033.72:494.48:130.99:141.36:507:00Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:563.63:474.29:091.010:081.46:516:59Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:543.54:494.210:061.111:011.46:526:57Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:573.65:444.211:031.111:521.36:526:56Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:553.86:314.311:581.06:536:54Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:444.17:134.412:381.112:490.96:546:52Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:294.37:534.41:200.91:360.76:556:51New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:134.58:334.32:000.82:220.76:566:49New Moon29Tue
30Wed8:564.69:134.32:380.73:050.66:576:48New Moon30Wed
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 1:24 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 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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