Water Temperature of the Wachapreague Channel in Wachapreague, VA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 5:42 AM EDT
Today's Tides
Low: June 25, 3:01 AM, 0.04 ft
High: June 25, 8:54 AM, 3.65 ft
Low: June 25, 2:54 PM, -0.25 ft
High: June 25, 9:38 PM, 5.02 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
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Station Name: Wachapreague
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents
Elevation Above Sea Level: -3 feet / -1 meters
Sensor Depth: -2.1 feet / -0.6 meters
Nearest Address:
1 Riverview Ave
Wachapreague, VA 23480
Accomack County
GPS Coordinates: 37.607778, -75.685833
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Weather for Wachapreague, Virginia
Current Weather

Humidity: 88%
Feels Like: 92.4°F
Wind: W 4.9 mph
Wind Gusts: 10.2 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 91°F
L: 77°F

Thu
H: 88°F
L: 78°F

Fri
H: 85°F
L: 73°F

Sat
H: 88°F
L: 72°F

Sun
H: 87°F
L: 77°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.18 μg/m3
Ozone: 129 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 46 mins
Moon Transit: 1:23 PM
Moonset: 9:17 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:21 AM - 4:51 AM12:53 AM - 3:23 PM
Minor Periods
8:47 PM - 10:17 PM4:56 AM - 6:26 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 24 at 9:51PM EDT until June 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 9:51 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 110 or greater expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. In Virginia, Northampton and Accomack Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 24 at 9:51PM EDT until June 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 9:51 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 110 or greater expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. In Virginia, Northampton and Accomack Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 83.4°F
Average Humidity: 84%
Wind: 12.8 mph
UV Index: 2.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.01 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 169.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 46 mins
Moon Transit: 1:23 PM
Moonset: 9:17 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:21 AM - 4:51 AM12:53 AM - 3:23 PM
Minor Periods
8:47 PM - 10:17 PM4:56 AM - 6:26 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 82°F
Average Humidity: 86%
Wind: 14.1 mph
UV Index: 2.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.84 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.48 μg/m3
Ozone: 137.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 46 mins
Moon Transit: 2:25 PM
Moonset: 10:05 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:24 AM - 5:54 AM1:55 PM - 4:25 PM
Minor Periods
9:35 PM - 11:05 PM6:07 AM - 7:37 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 79.1°F
Average Humidity: 92%
Wind: 10.1 mph
UV Index: 2.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.82 μg/m3
Ozone: 118.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 45 mins
Moon Transit: 3:22 PM
Moonset: 10:44 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:23 AM - 6:53 AM2:52 PM - 5:22 PM
Minor Periods
10:14 PM - 11:44 PM7:20 AM - 8:50 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 81.6°F
Average Humidity: 76%
Wind: 18.3 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.15 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 45 mins
Moon Transit: 4:13 PM
Moonset: 11:14 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:16 AM - 7:46 AM3:43 PM - 6:13 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM8:31 AM - 10:01 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 82°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Wind: 13.9 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 5:00 PM
Moonset: 12:14 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:04 AM - 8:34 AM4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Minor Periods
9:38 AM - 11:08 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5