Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wachapreague, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wachapreague, VA.
Next low tide : 9:58 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 38m at 3:28 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631044
Common Questions About Tides

Wachapreague, VA Tides - Feb 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:073.52:203.18:330.58:370.27:065:26Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:143.73:293.19:340.49:400.17:055:27Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:243.94:383.310:360.210:43-0.27:045:28Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:254.25:383.511:350.011:43-0.47:035:30Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:214.56:343.812:31-0.37:025:31Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:154.77:304.012:41-0.71:24-0.57:015:32New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:094.88:254.21:37-0.92:15-0.77:005:33New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:004.89:184.42:30-1.13:04-0.86:595:34New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:504.810:094.53:22-1.13:51-0.86:585:35Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:374.610:594.54:13-0.94:37-0.76:575:36Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:244.311:504.45:05-0.75:26-0.56:565:37Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:124.06:01-0.36:18-0.36:555:38First Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:434.21:013.76:590.07:12-0.16:545:39First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:374.01:533.47:560.28:050.16:525:40First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:343.92:483.28:520.49:000.26:515:42First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:363.83:493.29:490.49:550.26:505:43Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:373.84:473.310:440.410:510.26:495:44Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:293.95:383.411:360.411:430.16:485:45Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:153.96:253.612:240.36:465:46Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:584.07:113.712:310.01:080.26:455:47Full Moon20Thu
21Fri7:414.17:563.81:17-0.11:500.16:445:48Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:234.18:393.92:01-0.12:290.06:435:49Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:034.09:203.92:42-0.13:050.06:415:50Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:403.99:583.93:20-0.13:390.16:405:51Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:153.810:353.93:580.04:110.16:395:52Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:493.711:113.94:360.14:430.26:375:53Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:243.611:513.85:190.35:190.36:365:54Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:033.46:090.46:060.36:345:55Third Quarter28Fri
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 6:43 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Wachapreague, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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