Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wachapreague, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wachapreague, VA.
Next low tide : 4:44 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 55m at 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 - Sep 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:294.27:115.012:230.612:340.26:337:31Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:254.48:025.11:170.41:320.06:347:30Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:194.78:515.02:080.22:28-0.16:357:28Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:114.99:384.92:560.13:200.06:367:27Full Moon4Sat
5Sun10:015.010:234.73:410.04:090.16:367:25Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:485.011:054.54:230.14:550.36:377:24Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:324.911:454.25:030.35:400.56:387:22Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:154.85:430.56:280.86:397:21Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:264.012:594.66:260.77:191.16:407:19Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:093.81:464.47:130.98:111.36:417:18Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:553.72:364.28:041.19:021.46:417:16Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:453.63:304.18:571.19:541.46:427:15Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:413.54:304.19:511.110:471.46:437:13Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:433.65:294.210:471.111:381.36:447:11Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:423.86:204.311:430.96:457:10Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:344.07:054.512:271.112:360.86:467:08Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:224.37:484.51:110.91:260.66:467:07Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:084.58:304.51:540.72:140.56:477:05New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:544.79:134.52:350.63:010.46:487:04New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:394.89:564.43:150.43:460.46:497:02New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:244.910:384.33:550.34:310.46:507:01Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:085.011:204.24:340.35:170.56:516:59Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:554.95:160.46:070.76:516:58Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:054.112:474.96:040.47:040.86:526:56Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:554.01:444.87:010.68:051.06:536:54First Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:533.92:454.78:060.69:061.06:546:53First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:563.83:504.79:110.610:050.96:556:51First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:043.94:574.710:160.611:040.86:566:50Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:144.15:574.711:200.511:590.66:576:48Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:154.56:494.812:210.36:576:47Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 1:46 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 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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