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 5h 46m 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 - Dec 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:214.011:333.34:360.55:350.66:594:44Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:033.95:210.66:240.76:594:44Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:203.312:513.86:210.67:160.67:004:44First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:133.41:443.87:260.68:080.57:014:44First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:133.52:433.88:300.59:020.37:024:44First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:193.83:473.89:340.49:570.17:034:44Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:254.14:483.910:370.110:53-0.27:044:44Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:234.55:444.011:37-0.111:47-0.47:054:44Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:184.86:374.012:34-0.37:064:44Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:125.07:314.012:40-0.61:30-0.57:064:44Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:085.18:264.01:33-0.72:24-0.67:074:44Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:035.19:194.02:26-0.83:15-0.67:084:44Full Moon12Sat
13Sun9:555.010:113.93:17-0.84:05-0.47:094:44Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:464.811:033.84:07-0.64:56-0.27:094:45Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:374.511:553.75:00-0.35:490.07:104:45Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:274.25:57-0.16:430.17:114:45Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:493.71:173.96:570.27:350.27:114:46Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:433.62:073.67:550.38:250.37:124:46Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:393.62:593.48:510.49:140.37:124:46Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:383.73:543.39:460.510:020.37:134:47Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:333.84:463.310:410.410:500.27:144:47Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:224.05:323.411:310.311:360.17:144:48Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:074.16:173.412:190.27:154:48Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:514.27:003.412:210.11:050.17:154:49New Moon24Thu
25Fri7:354.37:453.41:040.01:490.17:154:50New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:194.38:293.41:46-0.12:300.07:164:50New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:024.29:123.42:27-0.13:100.07:164:51New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:424.29:523.43:05-0.13:480.17:164:52Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:214.110:313.33:430.04:260.17:174:52Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:584.011:123.34:210.05:060.27:174:53Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu11:383.911:553.35:060.15:510.27:174:54Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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