Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wachapreague, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wachapreague, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:24 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 58m at 11:19 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631044
Common Questions About Tides

Wachapreague, VA Tides - Oct 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:104.37:384.61:010.91:140.66:586:46Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:574.58:214.61:440.72:040.46:596:45New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:444.89:064.62:270.42:540.26:596:43New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:325.09:514.53:090.33:420.27:006:42New Moon4Sat
5Sun10:205.110:364.43:510.24:300.27:016:40Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:075.211:214.24:320.25:190.37:026:39Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:565.15:160.36:110.57:036:37Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:094.012:515.06:060.47:100.87:046:36Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu1:023.91:504.87:060.58:120.97:056:34First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:003.72:534.78:110.79:131.07:066:33First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:043.74:004.69:160.710:131.07:076:31First Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:133.85:074.610:210.711:110.97:086:30Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:224.06:054.611:250.67:096:28Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:214.36:534.612:050.712:240.57:096:27Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:114.67:364.612:540.51:190.47:106:26Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:574.88:184.51:390.42:090.37:116:24Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:424.99:004.32:210.32:560.37:126:23Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:254.99:414.23:020.33:400.47:136:22Full Moon18Sat
19Sun10:074.910:214.03:400.44:210.57:146:20Full Moon19Sun
20Mon10:464.811:003.94:160.55:010.77:156:19Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:254.611:383.74:510.75:410.97:166:18Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:054.45:250.86:251.17:176:16Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:193.612:484.26:011.07:141.37:186:15Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri1:023.41:364.16:481.18:071.47:196:14Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:513.42:284.07:481.28:591.47:206:13Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:463.42:253.97:501.28:501.36:215:11Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:473.43:264.08:511.19:411.26:225:10Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:523.74:244.19:530.910:320.96:235:09Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:504.05:154.210:520.711:200.76:245:08Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:414.46:024.311:480.56:255:07Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri6:294.76:484.312:060.412:410.26:265:06New Moon31Fri
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 2:21 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 7% 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 (7% 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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