Water Temperature of the Wachapreague Channel in Wachapreague, VA

Current Water Temperature

61.3°F 16.3°C
Cool Brisk & Refreshing
61.3°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Feels brisk on entry. Great for short dips; wetsuit recommended for extended swimming or water sports.

Measurement Time: Thursday, November 12, 2026, 3:12 PM EST

Temperature Locations

View Nearby Locations     View All Virginia Locations     View Locations Near Me

Local Points of Interest

Finney Creek; Bradford Bay; Gates Bay; Hummock Cove; Burtons Bay

Sponsored Content

Wachapreague Channel

Station Name: Wachapreague
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: -3 feet

Sensor Depth: -2 feet

Nearest Address:
1 Riverview Ave
Wachapreague, VA 23480
Accomack County

GPS Coordinates: 37.607778, -75.685833

Nearby Water Temperatures

Atlantic Ocean, Wallops Island, VA (22.2 mi)
Chesapeake Bay, Kiptopeke, VA (34.8 mi)
Potomac River, Scotland, MD (46 mi)
Fishing Bay, Crocheron, MD (46.5 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach, VA (47.9 mi)
Coan River, Lewisetta, VA (50.2 mi)
York River, Yorktown, VA (50.9 mi)
Elizabeth River, Norfolk, VA (57.8 mi)
Ocean City Inlet, Ocean City, MD (59.4 mi)
Elizabeth River, Norfolk, VA (61.9 mi)
Patuxent River, Solomons, MD (64.3 mi)
Elizabeth River, Chesapeake, VA (66.6 mi)
Conveyance Channel, Chesapeake, VA (69.7 mi)
Choptank River, Cambridge, MD (69.7 mi)
Millsboro Pond, Millsboro, DE (71.5 mi)

Weather for Wachapreague, Virginia

Current Weather

68.7°F
Sunny
Conditions: Sunny
Humidity: 43%
Feels Like: 63°F
Wind: WSW 11.1 mph
Wind Gusts: 18.6 mph
Pressure: 29.44 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 25.9 mi
UV Index: 1.4

Five-Day Weather Forecast

Light Drizzle
Thu
H: 69°F
L: 50°F
Moderate Snow
Fri
H: 52°F
L: 43°F
Moderate Snow
Sat
H: 50°F
L: 41°F
Light Drizzle
Sun
H: 51°F
L: 47°F
Overcast
Mon
H: 51°F
L: 44°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate

Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

PM2.5
14.1 μg/m³
Moderate
PM10
14.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
97 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
4.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.7 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
189 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 14m daylight
Sunrise 6:40 AM
Solar Noon 11:46 AM
Sunset 4:54 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 10:00 AM
Transit 2:32 PM
Moonset 7:07 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:37 AM - 4:07 AM
2:02 PM - 4:32 PM

Minor Periods

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
6:37 PM - 8:07 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Thursday, November 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light Drizzle
Average Temperature: 59°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Chance of Rain: 21%
Wind: 12.1 mph
UV Index: 3.5

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
10.5 μg/m³
Good
PM10
12.3 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
82.8 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
4.2 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
170.7 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 14m daylight
Sunrise 6:40 AM
Solar Noon 11:46 AM
Sunset 4:54 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 10:00 AM
Transit 2:32 PM
Moonset 7:07 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:37 AM - 4:07 AM
2:02 PM - 4:32 PM

Minor Periods

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
6:37 PM - 8:07 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Friday, November 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate Snow
Average Temperature: 46.8°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Chance of Rain: 14%
Wind: 18.9 mph
UV Index: 1.8

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
0.9 μg/m³
Good
PM10
1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
59.3 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
150.7 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 12m daylight
Sunrise 6:41 AM
Solar Noon 11:47 AM
Sunset 4:53 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 10:46 AM
Transit 3:23 PM
Moonset 8:04 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:28 AM - 4:58 AM
2:53 PM - 5:23 PM

Minor Periods

10:16 AM - 11:46 AM
7:34 PM - 9:04 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate Snow
Average Temperature: 45.7°F
Average Humidity: 64%
Chance of Rain: 15%
Wind: 20.3 mph
UV Index: 3.2

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
1.3 μg/m³
Good
PM10
1.3 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
69.4 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1.9 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.7 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
125.5 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 11m daylight
Sunrise 6:42 AM
Solar Noon 11:47 AM
Sunset 4:53 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 11:26 AM
Transit 4:12 PM
Moonset 9:03 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:18 AM - 5:48 AM
3:42 PM - 6:12 PM

Minor Periods

10:56 AM - 12:26 PM
8:33 PM - 10:03 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Sunday, November 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light Drizzle
Average Temperature: 48.7°F
Average Humidity: 63%
Chance of Rain: 1%
Wind: 17.6 mph
UV Index: 1.5

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
0.9 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.9 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
62.3 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
124.6 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 9m daylight
Sunrise 6:43 AM
Solar Noon 11:47 AM
Sunset 4:52 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 31%
Moonrise 12:00 PM
Transit 4:58 PM
Moonset 10:04 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:05 AM - 6:35 AM
4:28 PM - 6:58 PM

Minor Periods

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
9:34 PM - 11:04 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Monday, November 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 47.3°F
Average Humidity: 60%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 14.2 mph
UV Index: 3.6

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
1.6 μg/m³
Good
PM10
1.6 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
65.7 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2.8 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
131.6 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 7m daylight
Sunrise 6:44 AM
Solar Noon 11:47 AM
Sunset 4:51 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 42%
Moonrise 12:29 PM
Transit 5:43 PM
Moonset 11:05 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:51 AM - 7:21 AM
5:13 PM - 7:43 PM

Minor Periods

11:59 AM - 1:29 PM
10:35 PM - 12:05 AM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

Webcams Near Wachapreague, VA

Sponsored Content