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 6h 38m 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 - Jan 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:223.76:000.36:410.27:174:55First Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:463.41:123.67:040.37:340.27:174:55First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:443.52:083.58:080.38:280.07:174:56First Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:493.73:133.49:120.29:25-0.17:184:57First Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:594.04:213.410:160.110:25-0.37:184:58Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:044.35:223.511:19-0.111:23-0.57:184:59Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:024.66:183.612:18-0.37:185:00Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:584.87:133.712:20-0.71:14-0.57:175:01Full Moon8Fri
9Sat7:544.98:093.81:16-0.82:08-0.67:175:01Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:484.99:033.82:10-0.92:58-0.67:175:02Full Moon10Sun
11Mon9:394.89:533.93:01-0.93:46-0.57:175:03Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:274.610:423.83:51-0.74:33-0.47:175:04Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:124.311:313.84:41-0.55:20-0.27:175:05Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:564.05:33-0.26:080.07:165:06Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:203.712:413.76:280.16:570.17:165:07Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:093.61:263.47:230.37:440.27:165:08Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:003.62:133.28:170.48:310.37:155:09Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:543.63:063.09:110.59:190.37:155:11Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:523.64:033.010:050.510:090.37:145:12Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:483.74:573.110:580.410:590.27:145:13Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:383.95:463.111:480.311:480.17:135:14Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:244.06:323.212:360.27:135:15Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:104.17:183.312:350.01:210.17:125:16New Moon23Sat
24Sun7:564.18:043.41:20-0.12:050.07:125:17New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:404.28:483.52:04-0.22:450.07:115:18New Moon25Mon
26Tue9:214.29:313.52:46-0.33:24-0.17:105:19New Moon26Tue
27Wed10:004.110:113.63:27-0.34:01-0.17:105:20Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:374.010:523.64:08-0.24:40-0.17:095:21Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:173.911:363.74:53-0.15:220.07:085:23Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:593.75:460.06:100.07:085:24Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:253.712:483.56:470.17:030.07:075:25First Quarter31Sun
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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