Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wachapreague, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wachapreague, VA.
Next low tide : 10:57 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 39m at 4:40 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631044
Common Questions About Tides

Wachapreague, VA Tides - Nov 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:064.311:173.64:240.85:190.96:275:04Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:474.24:590.96:071.16:295:03Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:003.512:344.15:471.06:591.16:305:02First Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:483.41:254.06:501.07:521.16:315:01First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:443.52:224.07:541.08:450.96:325:00First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:463.63:254.18:570.89:390.76:334:59First Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:523.84:264.210:000.610:330.56:344:58Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:534.25:204.311:010.411:250.26:354:57Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:474.66:114.411:580.16:364:56Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:394.97:014.512:15-0.112:54-0.26:374:55Full Moon10Tue
11Wed7:315.27:534.51:06-0.31:48-0.36:384:55Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:255.38:464.41:56-0.42:41-0.46:394:54Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:195.49:384.32:45-0.53:32-0.36:404:53Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:125.310:304.23:34-0.44:23-0.26:414:52Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:055.111:224.04:25-0.35:170.16:424:52Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:594.85:190.06:150.36:434:51Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:173.912:544.56:200.27:130.46:444:50Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:143.81:504.37:210.48:080.56:454:50Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:123.82:464.18:210.59:010.56:464:49Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:133.83:433.99:200.59:520.56:484:48Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat4:144.04:373.910:170.510:410.46:494:48Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:064.25:233.911:110.511:270.36:504:47Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:524.36:053.912:000.46:514:47Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:354.56:473.812:110.212:470.36:524:46New Moon24Tue
25Wed7:174.57:293.812:530.21:310.26:534:46New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:004.58:113.71:330.22:140.26:544:46New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:424.58:543.72:130.22:540.26:554:45New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:234.49:343.62:500.23:330.36:564:45Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:034.310:133.53:250.34:110.46:574:45Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:414.210:523.44:000.44:510.66:584:44Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 7:48 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 (71% 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.

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