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 1h 22m 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 - Jan 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:034.05:133.211:130.311:13-0.17:174:54Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:564.26:053.412:070.17:174:55Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:474.56:573.612:07-0.312:59-0.27:174:56New Moon3Tue
4Wed7:394.67:503.71:01-0.61:50-0.47:174:57New Moon4Wed
5Thu8:304.78:433.91:54-0.82:39-0.57:174:58New Moon5Thu
6Fri9:204.89:354.02:45-0.93:25-0.67:174:59New Moon6Fri
7Sat10:084.710:264.13:36-0.94:12-0.67:175:00Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:564.511:184.14:27-0.75:00-0.67:175:00Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:444.25:22-0.55:51-0.57:175:01Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:114.112:343.96:22-0.36:44-0.37:175:02First Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:074.11:263.67:23-0.17:38-0.37:175:03First Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:044.02:213.48:220.18:32-0.27:175:04First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:074.03:203.29:220.29:28-0.17:165:05Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:124.04:223.210:210.210:25-0.17:165:06Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:114.05:173.211:180.211:19-0.17:165:07Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:014.16:073.312:100.17:155:08Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:484.16:543.412:11-0.212:580.17:155:09Full Moon17Tue
18Wed7:324.17:413.51:00-0.21:430.07:155:11Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:154.18:263.61:46-0.32:25-0.17:145:12Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:564.09:103.62:29-0.23:04-0.17:145:13Full Moon20Fri
21Sat9:343.99:503.63:10-0.23:400.07:135:14Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:103.810:293.63:48-0.14:140.17:135:15Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:453.611:073.64:270.14:470.27:125:16Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:213.511:473.55:070.25:210.37:115:17Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:583.35:530.46:000.37:115:18Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:303.512:383.26:460.56:470.37:105:19Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:183.51:263.07:420.67:400.37:095:20Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:143.52:243.08:400.68:380.27:095:21Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:213.63:333.09:400.59:410.17:085:23Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon4:303.84:413.210:410.310:44-0.17:075:24Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue5:304.15:403.411:390.111:44-0.47:065:25Waning Crescent31Tue
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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