Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wachapreague, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wachapreague, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 53m at 9:00 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:524.69:114.42:370.63:000.56:586:46New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:354.79:524.43:150.63:410.56:596:44New Moon2Thu
3Fri10:174.710:304.23:510.64:210.67:006:43New Moon3Fri
4Sat10:564.611:074.14:250.65:000.77:016:41Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:344.611:444.04:590.75:410.87:026:40Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:144.55:340.76:261.07:026:38Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:233.912:584.56:160.87:201.07:036:37Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed1:093.81:504.47:130.98:181.17:046:35First Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:043.82:494.48:190.89:161.07:056:34First Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:073.83:544.59:240.710:140.87:066:32First Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:174.05:014.610:290.611:130.67:076:31Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:264.36:024.811:330.47:086:29Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:264.76:574.912:090.312:340.17:096:28Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:215.07:485.01:030.11:32-0.17:106:27Full Moon14Tue
15Wed8:155.38:405.01:54-0.12:27-0.27:116:25Full Moon15Wed
16Thu9:095.49:324.92:45-0.33:21-0.37:126:24Full Moon16Thu
17Fri10:025.510:224.73:33-0.34:12-0.27:136:22Full Moon17Fri
18Sat10:525.411:104.54:21-0.25:010.07:146:21Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun11:415.211:574.35:070.05:510.27:156:20Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:304.95:550.26:440.57:166:18Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:464.11:214.76:480.57:390.87:166:17Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:363.92:114.47:440.88:330.97:176:16Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:283.83:034.28:400.99:251.07:186:15Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:233.83:574.19:341.010:151.07:196:13Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:213.84:534.010:291.011:050.97:206:12Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:184.04:454.110:230.910:520.86:215:11Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:104.25:324.111:150.811:370.76:225:10Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:564.46:144.212:030.66:235:09Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:404.66:574.212:200.612:500.56:255:07New Moon29Wed
30Thu7:244.77:394.21:010.51:340.46:265:06New Moon30Thu
31Fri8:084.78:224.11:420.42:170.46:275:05New 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 12:14 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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