Benns Church tides today
- Tide now 2.5 ft ↑ rising · high 1:04 am (3.0 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 7:00–8:00 am average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 4:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 0.3 ft · 65 °F calm (rippled) · 2.5 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 5 mph · 56 °F from the NE, gusts 10 · overcast
- Sun 7:26 am–6:13 pm 10 h 47 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:55 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:55 pm
- Diving tomorrow 12:50–2:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Benns Church there are high tides at 12:15 am (3.1 ft) and 12:44 pm (3.9 ft) and low tides at 6:22 am and 7:19 pm. Tide coefficient 88. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:04 am. The sun rises at 7:26 am and sets at 6:13 pm: 10 h 47 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:55 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:41 am to 3:41 am and from 2:13 pm to 4:13 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northeast (5 mph). Overcast, 56 °F.
Fishing in Benns Church today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 7:19 pm
- Minor period 7:25–8:25 pm (moonrise)
- Steady pressure (30.33 inHg), almost no wind and calm sea (0.4 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 88 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:20 pm to 8:20 pm, combines the 7:19 pm low tide and moonrise. Also good from 11:40 am to 1:40 pm, with the 12:44 pm high tide. Also good from 5:30 am to 8:00 am, with the 6:22 am low tide and sunrise.
Species with the most records nearby: spot, summer flounder, sheepshead and black drum. October is one of the months when these are seen most: sheepshead and black drum. What you can catch
Beach day in Benns Church
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 0.5 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 65 °F (cool)
- Cloudy (75% cloud cover)
- Feels like 69 °F: a bit cool
- Light offshore wind (9 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.5 ft
0.5 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 65 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 9 mph
Offshore breeze (9 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 6:22 am
Low tide at 6:22 am and 7:19 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:15 am and 12:44 pm.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Benns Church
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Tides in Benns Church
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:15 am 3.1 ft · coef. 88
- ▼ Low tide 6:22 am 0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:44 pm 3.9 ft · coef. 86
- ▼ Low tide 7:19 pm 0.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 h 43 min to high tide at 1:04 am.
Tide coefficient 88 for the 12:15 am high tide and 86 for the 12:44 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.9 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on October 27 (3.9 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-0.5 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 89, 3.9 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 43, 2.2 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:26 am · 6:13 pm | High tide 12:15 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 6:22 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 12:44 pm · 3.9 ft | Low tide 7:19 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 88 | 91% | Major periods 1:41 am · 2:13 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:27 am · 6:12 pm | High tide 1:04 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 7:10 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 1:36 pm · 3.8 ft | Low tide 8:14 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 84 | 84% | Major periods 2:45 am · 3:18 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:28 am · 6:11 pm | High tide 1:58 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 8:05 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 2:33 pm · 3.7 ft | Low tide 9:15 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 79 | 74% | Major periods 3:50 am · 4:21 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:29 am · 6:10 pm | High tide 2:57 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 9:09 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 3:34 pm · 3.5 ft | Low tide 10:18 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 72 | 63% | Major periods 4:52 am · 5:22 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:30 am · 5:09 pm | High tide 3:00 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 9:20 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 3:36 pm · 3.3 ft | Low tide 10:21 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 67 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:50 am · 5:17 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:31 am · 5:08 pm | High tide 4:09 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 10:34 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 4:44 pm · 3.2 ft | Low tide 11:22 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 65 | 41% | Major periods 5:43 am · 6:08 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:32 am · 5:07 pm | High tide 5:24 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 11:47 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 5:54 pm · 3.0 ft | — | Coef. 67 | 30% | Major periods 6:32 am · 6:55 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Smithfield station (NOAA), 4.0 mi from Benns Church. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Hampton Roads (Sewells Point) reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Benns Church
Sea stateSea state: calm (rippled)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.2 ft
- Significant0.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces northwest and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 1.0 ft with a period of 2 s, from the north-northeast (smooth).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water about normal for late October.
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 11:20 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 44087, courtesy of CDIP (Coastal Data Information Program, Scripps Institution of Oceanography), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.
Diving in Benns Church today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (12:44 pm): little current from 12:29 pm to 1:00 pm
- 0.3 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Light offshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the east-southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:15 am (12:00–12:40 am), low tide 6:22 am (6:00–6:40 am), high tide 12:44 pm (12:29–1:00 pm) and low tide 7:19 pm (7:00–7:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 64.4 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:40 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:55 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:00 pm to 1:40 pm, combines slack water at high tide, small waves, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- USS Cumberland 8.5 mi
- CSS Florida 8.6 mi
- USS Congress 10 mi
- Wreck 7.2 mi
- Wreck 7.3 mi
- Wreck 7.4 mi
- Wreck 8.4 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Newport News Middle Ground Reef 11 mi
- Underwater Adventures 11 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation. Artificial reefs: NOAA and BOEM (MarineCadastre.gov), a U.S. Government work.
Weather in Benns Church
Now in Benns Church
- Low / high
- 52 / 69 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 85%
- Humidity
- 86%
- Dew pointDew point
- 52 °F
- Visibility
- 8.7 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 52
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.05 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 55° | 54° | 55° | 59° | 67° | 69° | 63° | 58° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 NNE | 2 WNW | 3 N | 1 NNW | 6 NNE | 8 ENE | 5 NE | 2 ENE |
| Gusts | 6 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 6 |
| Waves | 0.3 ft | 0.2 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 56° 5 NE 0.3 ft
- 3:00 am 59° 3 NE 0.3 ft
- 6:00 am 59° 4 ENE 0.2 ft
- 9:00 am 62° 2 NE 0.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 69° 2 NNW 0.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 72° 1 ENE 0.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 66° 2 E 0.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 59° 1 SSE 0.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 52 / 69 °F | 9 mph NE | 0.5 ft | 12:15 am · 12:44 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 56 / 72 °F | 6 mph NE | 0.3 ft | 1:04 am · 1:36 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 51 / 76 °F | 5 mph NW | 0.3 ft | 1:58 am · 2:33 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 51 / 62 °F | 9 mph NNE | 1.0 ft | 2:57 am · 3:34 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 50 / 67 °F | 6 mph ENE | 0.5 ft | 3:00 am · 3:36 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 53 / 69 °F | 5 mph E | 0.3 ft | 4:09 am · 4:44 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 56 / 71 °F | 9 mph ENE | 0.3 ft | 5:24 am · 5:54 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 59 / 72 °F | 11 mph E | 0.2 ft | 6:35 am · 6:56 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 60 / 72 °F | 10 mph ESE | 0.3 ft | 7:31 am · 7:48 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 56 / 68 °F | 9 mph WSW | 1.0 ft | 8:20 am · 8:34 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 52 / 64 °F | 8 mph NNW | 1.4 ft | 9:04 am · 9:18 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 49 / 62 °F | 9 mph NNW | 1.2 ft | 9:45 am · 9:59 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 45 / 60 °F | 10 mph N | 1.0 ft | 10:22 am · 10:39 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 42 / 65 °F | 6 mph NNE | 0.5 ft | 10:58 am · 11:17 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 56° / 72° 0.3 ft
- Fri 30 Clear sky 51° / 76° 0.3 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 51° / 62° 1.0 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 50° / 67° 0.5 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 53° / 69° 0.3 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 56° / 71° 0.3 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 59° / 72° 0.2 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.1 °F; normal high: 67 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 11:20 pm (local time).
The sun in Benns Church
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:29 am
- Full dark 7:10 pm
- Civil dawn 7:00 am
- Civil dusk 6:40 pm
- Solar noon 12:50 pm (40° high)
- Daylight 10 h 47 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:37 pm
- Full dark 7:10 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,665 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Benns Church
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:41–3:41 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:13–4:13 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:58–10:58 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:25–8:25 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Benns Church
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Fishing pier 4.3 mi
- Fishing pier 8.2 mi
- James River Fishing Pier 8.6 mi
- Fishing Pier 3.4 mi
- Boat ramp 1.9 mi
- Boat ramp 2.8 mi
- Kayak Launch 3.3 mi
- Smithfield Station Marina 3.7 mi
- Marina 4.0 mi
- Rescue Yacht Basin 4.2 mi
- Brown's Marina 4.3 mi
- G'Daddy's Bait & Tackle 3.1 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Tides near Benns ChurchTides nearby
- Carrollton1.5 mi
- Smithfield4.0 mi
- Hobson5.1 mi
- Newport News9.1 mi
- Rushmere10 mi
- Portsmouth Heights14 mi
- Hampton15 mi
- East Hampton16 mi
- Phoebus16 mi
- Ghent17 mi
Benns Church at a glance
- Town or city of about 872 people. Coordinates: 36.938° N, 76.586° W.
- It is 34 mi west of Virginia Beach, the main place in Virginia. The sun rises 3 min later and sets 2 min later than in Virginia Beach.
- The nearest tide station, Smithfield, is 4.0 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Smithfield Station Marina (3.7 mi), Rescue Yacht Basin (4.2 mi), Browns Marina (4.3 mi).
Questions about Benns ChurchQuestions
What time is high tide today in Benns Church?
Today in Benns Church there are high tides at 12:15 am (3.1 ft) and 12:44 pm (3.9 ft) and low tides at 6:22 am and 7:19 pm. Tide coefficient 88.
What time is sunset today in Benns Church?
At 6:13 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:40 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Benns Church?
At 7:27 am. First light comes at 6:30 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:41–3:41 am, Minor 9:58–10:58 am, Major 2:13–4:13 pm, Minor 7:25–8:25 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Benns Church?
Overcast, from 52 °F to 69 °F, with a light breeze from the northeast (5 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Benns Church?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.3 ft waves with a period of 2.5 s from the east-northeast. The water is 64.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Benns Church?
The best time to visit Benns Church is from August to October and from April to June: highs of 70 °F to 86 °F, about 9 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Smithfield (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).