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 1h 12m 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 - Dec 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:424.57:513.61:100.01:590.26:594:44Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:264.58:353.61:540.12:410.27:004:44Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:084.49:183.52:350.13:210.37:014:44Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:484.29:593.53:130.23:590.47:014:44Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:264.110:403.43:510.34:370.57:024:44Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:043.911:213.44:280.45:160.67:034:44Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:433.85:100.65:580.77:044:44Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:063.312:243.66:020.76:430.77:054:44Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:533.41:093.57:010.77:300.67:064:44Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:453.51:593.48:010.78:180.57:064:44Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:433.62:583.39:010.69:100.47:074:44Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:473.94:023.310:020.510:060.27:084:44Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:494.15:023.411:020.311:030.07:094:44Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:454.45:563.511:590.111:59-0.37:094:45Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:384.76:503.612:55-0.17:104:45New Moon15Wed
16Thu7:334.97:453.712:54-0.51:49-0.37:114:45New Moon16Thu
17Fri8:295.08:413.81:49-0.72:40-0.47:114:46New Moon17Fri
18Sat9:235.09:353.92:42-0.83:30-0.47:124:46Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:144.910:284.03:34-0.74:19-0.47:124:46Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:044.711:214.04:27-0.65:09-0.37:134:47Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:534.45:24-0.46:01-0.27:144:47Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:164.012:434.06:24-0.16:54-0.17:144:48First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:114.01:333.77:250.17:450.07:144:48First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:073.92:253.48:240.28:360.07:154:49First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:063.93:213.29:220.39:270.17:154:50Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:074.04:173.210:190.410:190.17:164:50Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:024.15:093.211:130.311:100.07:164:51Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:504.15:563.312:030.37:164:52Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:354.26:413.312:500.27:164:52Full Moon29Wed
30Thu7:194.27:263.412:45-0.11:350.27:174:53Full Moon30Thu
31Fri8:034.28:123.41:30-0.12:170.17:174:54Full 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 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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