Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wachapreague, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wachapreague, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 36m at 4:39 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 10:49 am (4.2 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 - Nov 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:194.24:524.410:240.410:530.46:275:05Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:184.55:424.411:240.311:430.26:285:04Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:084.86:284.312:190.16:295:03Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:565.07:134.212:300.11:110.16:305:02Full Moon4Wed
5Thu7:435.17:584.11:150.02:000.16:315:01Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:295.18:434.01:590.02:460.26:325:00Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:144.99:263.82:410.13:290.36:334:59Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:574.710:073.73:210.34:120.56:344:58Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:384.510:493.54:000.54:550.86:354:57Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:214.311:333.44:400.75:411.06:364:56Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:074.15:260.96:321.26:384:55Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:213.312:553.96:201.07:221.26:394:54Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:133.31:453.87:191.18:111.26:404:53Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:083.32:383.78:171.18:581.16:414:53Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:083.53:353.69:151.09:450.96:424:52Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:083.74:303.710:130.910:320.76:434:51Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:014.15:193.711:080.711:180.56:444:50Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:494.46:043.812:000.56:454:50Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:354.66:493.812:030.312:500.36:464:49New Moon19Thu
20Fri7:224.87:353.812:480.21:400.26:474:49New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:114.98:243.71:340.02:280.16:484:48New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:024.99:133.72:21-0.13:160.16:494:48New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:524.910:023.73:08-0.14:040.26:504:47Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:444.810:543.63:57-0.14:550.36:514:47Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:374.711:503.64:500.05:500.46:524:46Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:324.55:510.26:480.46:534:46First Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:493.61:284.36:580.37:450.46:544:45First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:513.72:254.18:030.38:380.36:554:45First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:553.93:253.99:060.39:310.26:564:45First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:004.14:233.810:080.310:220.16:574:45Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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 7:44 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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