Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wachapreague, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wachapreague, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 44m at 5:24 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:40 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631044
Common Questions About Tides

Wachapreague, VA Tides - Apr 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:174.41:313.47:410.57:430.45:486:25Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:224.22:363.38:420.68:480.45:466:26Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:324.13:473.49:420.69:530.45:456:27Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:394.14:533.710:400.610:560.35:436:27Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:334.25:483.911:320.411:530.25:426:28Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:194.26:354.212:190.35:406:29Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon7:024.17:204.412:450.11:030.25:396:30New Moon7Mon
8Tue7:434.18:034.51:330.01:440.15:376:31New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:244.08:444.62:180.02:220.15:366:32New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:033.99:234.62:590.12:580.25:346:33New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:403.710:004.53:380.23:310.35:336:34Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:173.610:364.34:160.34:020.55:316:35Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:543.411:144.24:550.54:330.65:306:36Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:323.311:544.05:370.85:080.85:296:36Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:153.26:260.95:540.95:276:37First Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:413.81:033.17:181.16:570.95:266:38First Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:353.71:593.18:101.18:030.95:246:39First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:373.73:043.29:041.09:080.85:236:40First Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:443.74:123.59:590.910:140.65:226:41Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:463.95:113.910:530.611:150.45:206:42Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:384.06:034.311:430.45:196:43Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:274.16:534.712:120.112:310.15:186:44Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:164.17:445.01:07-0.11:18-0.15:166:45Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:064.18:365.12:01-0.32:05-0.25:156:46Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:574.19:275.22:52-0.42:52-0.35:146:47Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:464.010:185.23:42-0.33:39-0.35:136:47Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:363.85:33-0.25:28-0.16:117:48Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:115.012:273.76:270.16:230.16:107:49Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue1:074.81:233.67:260.37:260.36:097:50Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:054.52:213.58:240.58:300.46:087:51Third Quarter30Wed
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 8:32 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 14% 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 Waxing Crescent (14% 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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