Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wachapreague, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wachapreague, VA.
Next low tide : 8:38 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 21m at 2:08 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631044
Common Questions About Tides

Wachapreague, VA Tides - Aug 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:314.110:564.64:210.24:310.26:078:11Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:144.111:354.45:010.35:140.46:088:10Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:564.15:410.45:580.66:088:09Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:144.212:394.16:210.56:450.86:098:08Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:544.01:224.07:020.77:351.06:108:07Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:363.82:074.07:460.88:271.16:118:05Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:203.72:564.08:310.89:181.16:128:04Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:093.53:504.09:180.810:111.16:138:03Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:043.54:504.110:080.811:061.16:148:02Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:043.55:484.311:030.76:148:01Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:023.66:404.512:000.911:58 AM0.56:158:00Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:543.87:304.712:530.712:520.46:167:59Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:444.08:194.81:430.51:450.26:177:57New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:364.29:084.92:310.32:370.06:187:56New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:284.49:565.03:180.13:27-0.16:197:55New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:194.610:435.04:030.04:17-0.26:207:54New Moon16Thu
17Fri11:084.711:294.84:48-0.15:07-0.16:207:52Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:584.85:33-0.15:590.16:217:51Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:164.712:494.86:220.06:560.26:227:50Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:054.41:434.87:150.17:560.46:237:48First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:574.22:404.88:100.28:560.66:247:47First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:514.03:404.79:060.39:550.66:257:46First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:513.94:454.710:040.310:540.76:257:44Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:553.95:474.811:030.411:520.66:267:43Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:573.96:414.812:010.36:277:41Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:514.17:304.912:460.612:560.36:287:40Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:414.28:164.81:370.51:480.36:297:39Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:294.39:014.82:250.42:370.36:307:37Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:174.49:444.73:090.43:240.36:317:36Full Moon29Wed
30Thu10:024.410:244.63:500.44:070.46:317:34Full Moon30Thu
31Fri10:444.411:034.44:280.54:480.56:327:33Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 5:23 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 55% 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 (55% 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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