Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wachapreague, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wachapreague, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 42m at 5:24 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:40 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631044
Common Questions About Tides

Wachapreague, VA Tides - Dec 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:463.74:023.49:550.810:050.66:584:44Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri4:424.04:563.410:510.610:550.46:594:44Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:334.25:453.511:440.411:440.27:004:44Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:214.46:323.612:340.27:014:44Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:104.67:203.612:320.01:240.17:024:44New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:004.78:103.71:21-0.22:120.07:034:44New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:504.89:013.82:10-0.33:00-0.17:044:44New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:394.89:513.82:59-0.43:46-0.27:054:44Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:274.710:413.83:47-0.44:33-0.17:054:44Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:154.611:343.94:39-0.35:24-0.17:064:44Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:064.35:37-0.16:170.07:074:44First Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:303.912:584.16:390.07:120.07:084:44First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:274.01:523.97:420.18:06-0.17:094:44First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:284.12:493.78:430.28:59-0.17:094:45First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:324.23:503.59:440.29:54-0.17:104:45Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri4:344.34:483.510:440.110:48-0.27:114:45Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:304.45:403.511:400.111:41-0.27:114:46Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:194.56:283.512:320.07:124:46Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:074.57:153.612:31-0.31:210.07:124:46Full Moon19Mon
20Tue7:544.58:023.61:19-0.32:080.07:134:47Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:394.48:483.62:06-0.22:510.07:134:47Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:214.39:323.52:49-0.23:310.17:144:48Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri10:004.110:143.53:30-0.14:090.27:144:48Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:383.910:553.44:090.14:470.37:154:49Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:153.711:373.44:500.35:260.47:154:50Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:543.55:360.56:070.57:164:50Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:213.412:353.36:280.66:500.57:164:51Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:083.41:203.27:230.77:360.57:164:51Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:003.42:113.08:180.78:240.47:164:52Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:583.53:103.09:160.69:170.37:174:53Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat4:023.74:133.010:150.510:170.17:174:54Waning Crescent31Sat
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 8:32 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 14% 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 (14% 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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