Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wachapreague, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wachapreague, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 57m at 3:39 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 9:43 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631044
Common Questions About Tides

Wachapreague, VA Tides - Jan 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:033.51:213.27:270.57:370.37:174:54First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:593.62:173.18:270.58:320.17:174:55First Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:043.73:243.19:300.49:310.07:174:56Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:154.04:323.210:330.210:33-0.27:184:57Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:184.35:333.411:330.011:34-0.57:184:58Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:154.57:293.61:31-0.28:185:59Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:114.88:243.81:31-0.72:25-0.48:186:00Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:064.99:213.92:28-0.93:17-0.68:176:01Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:594.910:154.13:23-1.04:07-0.78:176:01Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:494.811:074.24:15-1.04:54-0.78:176:02Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:364.611:584.25:06-0.95:40-0.68:176:03Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:234.35:59-0.66:29-0.48:176:04Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:494.21:093.96:55-0.37:19-0.38:176:05Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:414.11:563.67:530.08:10-0.18:166:06Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:333.92:443.38:490.29:010.08:166:07Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:283.83:363.19:450.49:520.18:166:08Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:273.74:343.010:400.510:450.28:156:09Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:273.85:323.011:360.511:380.28:156:10Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:203.86:243.112:280.48:156:12Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:083.97:123.212:300.11:170.38:146:13Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:524.07:583.31:190.02:020.28:146:14New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:364.08:443.42:05-0.12:450.18:136:15New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:194.09:293.52:50-0.13:250.08:126:16New Moon23Wed
24Thu10:004.010:113.63:31-0.24:020.08:126:17New Moon24Thu
25Fri10:373.910:503.64:10-0.14:370.08:116:18Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:123.811:273.64:48-0.15:090.08:116:19Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:463.65:270.05:430.18:106:20Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:043.712:213.56:090.26:190.18:096:21Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:443.71:003.47:010.37:050.18:086:22First Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:303.71:473.28:000.48:000.18:086:24First Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:263.72:433.19:010.49:000.18:076:25First Quarter31Thu
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 6:41 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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