Water Temperature of the Wachapreague Channel in Wachapreague, VA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 10:36 AM EDT
Today's Tides
High: October 14, 2:48 AM, 3.71 ft
Low: October 14, 8:58 AM, 0.72 ft
High: October 14, 3:40 PM, 4.48 ft
Low: October 14, 9:55 PM, 1.05 ft
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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: 53.9°F
Wind: N 22.6 mph
Wind Gusts: 29.6 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0.5
Five Day Weather Forecast

Tue
H: 63°F
L: 59°F

Wed
H: 65°F
L: 58°F

Thu
H: 64°F
L: 51°F

Fri
H: 61°F
L: 49°F

Sat
H: 67°F
L: 57°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 75 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 6:27 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 7:44 AM
Moonset: 3:14 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:14 AM - 9:44 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:44 PM - 4:14 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 14 at 3:56AM EDT until October 14 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Tue October 14, 2025, 3:56 AM
Expires: Tue October 14, 2025, 2:00 PM
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Maryland, Inland Worcester and coastal Worcester County. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 61°F
Average Humidity: 92%
Wind: 25.1 mph
UV Index: 0.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 6:27 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 7:44 AM
Moonset: 3:14 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:14 AM - 9:44 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:44 PM - 4:14 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 61.4°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Wind: 20.8 mph
UV Index: 1.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.86 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 6:25 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 14 mins
Moon Transit: 8:35 AM
Moonset: 3:47 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 29.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:05 AM - 10:35 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:17 PM - 4:47 PM12:44 AM - 2:14 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 56.5°F
Average Humidity: 58%
Wind: 20.1 mph
UV Index: 1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 77 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 6:24 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 9:22 AM
Moonset: 4:14 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 19.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:52 AM - 11:22 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:44 PM - 5:14 PM1:51 AM - 3:21 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 55.1°F
Average Humidity: 50%
Wind: 16.8 mph
UV Index: 1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 6:23 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 10:06 AM
Moonset: 4:38 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 11.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:36 AM - 12:06 AM
Minor Periods
4:08 PM - 5:38 PM2:55 AM - 4:25 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 61.6°F
Average Humidity: 55%
Wind: 15.7 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 83 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 6:21 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 7 mins
Moon Transit: 10:47 AM
Moonset: 5:00 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 5.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:17 AM - 12:47 AM
Minor Periods
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM3:56 AM - 5:26 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5