Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wachapreague, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wachapreague, VA.
Next low tide : 10:50 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 15m at 4:43 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631044
Common Questions About Tides

Wachapreague, VA Tides - Nov 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:583.83:334.19:070.89:450.86:285:04Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun3:583.94:274.010:030.810:340.76:295:03Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:524.15:154.110:560.711:200.66:305:02Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:394.35:574.111:460.66:315:01Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:234.56:394.112:040.512:320.56:325:00Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:064.67:214.112:450.41:170.46:334:59New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:494.68:034.01:250.42:010.46:344:58New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:324.68:453.92:040.42:420.46:354:57New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:134.69:253.82:410.43:220.46:364:56New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:534.510:033.73:160.44:010.56:374:55Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:324.410:423.63:510.54:410.66:384:54Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:124.311:243.64:280.55:270.76:394:54Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:574.25:140.66:200.86:404:53Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:133.512:494.26:160.77:160.76:414:52First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:093.61:464.17:230.68:110.66:434:51First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:123.72:484.18:270.59:070.46:444:51First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:203.93:534.29:320.410:040.26:454:50Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:264.34:544.310:360.210:59-0.16:464:49Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:254.65:494.411:36-0.111:53-0.36:474:49Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:195.06:414.412:33-0.36:484:48Full Moon20Thu
21Fri7:135.27:334.412:45-0.51:29-0.46:494:48Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:075.38:264.31:36-0.62:22-0.56:504:47Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:005.29:174.22:26-0.63:12-0.46:514:47Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:515.110:074.13:15-0.54:01-0.26:524:46Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:404.910:563.94:03-0.34:510.06:534:46Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:294.611:453.74:530.05:420.36:544:46Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:174.35:460.36:360.56:554:45Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:363.61:064.06:430.57:280.66:564:45Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:293.61:553.87:400.68:170.66:574:45Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:233.62:473.68:350.79:050.66:584:44Third Quarter30Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8631044)

Common Questions About Wachapreague, VA Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Wachapreague, VA today?

Slack tide in Wachapreague, VA is approximately 7:46 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated). This places Wachapreague, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA