Water Temperature of the Wachapreague Channel in Wachapreague, VA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Saturday, February 7, 2026, 5:42 PM EST
Today's Tides
Low: February 7, 6:06 AM, 0.3 ft
High: February 7, 12:05 PM, 3.3 ft
Low: February 7, 6:12 PM, 0.3 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Finney Creek; Bradford Bay; Gates Bay; Hummock Cove; Burtons BayStation 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
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Weather for Wachapreague, Virginia
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 31°F
L: 21°F

Sun
H: 26°F
L: 12°F

Mon
H: 29°F
L: 13°F

Tue
H: 39°F
L: 26°F

Wed
H: 41°F
L: 33°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 80 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:16 AM
Sunset: 5:33 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 32 mins
Moon Transit: 4:19 AM
Moonset: 9:43 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 63.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:49 AM - 6:19 AM6:08 PM - 8:38 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:13 AM - 10:43 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Extreme Cold Warning issued February 7 at 7:37AM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 7:37 AM
Expires: Sun February 8, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 6 below. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Northampton and Accomack Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
High Wind Warning issued February 7 at 7:37AM EST until February 7 at 9:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 7:37 AM
Expires: Sun February 8, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 6 below. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Northampton and Accomack Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
High Wind Warning issued February 7 at 7:37AM EST until February 7 at 9:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 7:37 AM
Expires: Sun February 8, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 7 below. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Coastal Worcester, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Extreme Cold Warning issued February 7 at 7:37AM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 7:37 AM
Expires: Sun February 8, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 7 below. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Coastal Worcester, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Extreme Cold Warning issued February 7 at 7:37AM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 7:37 AM
Expires: Sun February 8, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 2 above. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 PM EST this evening. For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM EST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as 1 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.86 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:16 AM
Sunset: 5:33 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 32 mins
Moon Transit: 4:19 AM
Moonset: 9:43 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 63.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:49 AM - 6:19 AM6:08 PM - 8:38 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:13 AM - 10:43 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.49 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:16 AM
Sunset: 5:34 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 5:02 AM
Moonset: 10:09 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 52.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:32 AM - 7:02 AM6:53 PM - 9:23 PM
Minor Periods
9:39 AM - 11:09 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:16 AM
Sunset: 5:35 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 5:48 AM
Moonset: 10:40 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 41.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:18 AM - 7:48 AM7:40 PM - 10:10 PM
Minor Periods
10:10 AM - 11:40 AM12:21 AM - 1:51 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:16 AM
Sunset: 5:37 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 6:35 AM
Moonset: 11:15 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 30.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:05 AM - 8:35 AM8:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Minor Periods
10:45 AM - 12:15 AM1:22 AM - 2:52 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.73 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:16 AM
Sunset: 5:38 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 7:25 AM
Moonset: 11:58 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 20.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:55 AM - 9:25 AM9:20 PM - 11:50 PM
Minor Periods
11:28 AM - 12:58 AM2:22 AM - 3:52 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
