Chesapeake Beach tides today
- Tide now 1.0 ft ↑ rising · high 11:21 pm (2.4 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 5:10–6:40 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 12:00–5:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 0.6 ft · 63 °F smooth · 3.3 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 62 °F from the E, gusts 13 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:25 am–6:11 pm 10 h 47 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:53 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:53 pm
- Diving tomorrow 11:20 am–1:20 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Chesapeake Beach there are high tides at 11:01 am (3.2 ft) and 11:21 pm (2.4 ft) and low tides at 4:25 am and 5:20 pm. Tide coefficient 87. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:21 pm. The sun rises at 7:25 am and sets at 6:11 pm: 10 h 47 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:53 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:39 am to 3:39 am and from 2:11 pm to 4:11 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.6 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east (4 mph). Partly cloudy, 62 °F.
Fishing in Chesapeake Beach today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 5:20 pm
- Sunset at 6:11 pm, golden hour from 5:35 pm
- Steady pressure (30.33 inHg), light onshore wind (8 mph) and calm sea (0.6 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 87 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:40 pm to 6:20 pm, combines the 5:20 pm low tide, sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, with the 11:01 am high tide, moonset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 3:30 am to 5:30 am, with the 4:25 am low tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: summer flounder, spot, weakfish and Atlantic croaker. October is one of the months when these are seen most: weakfish and Atlantic croaker. What you can catch
Beach day in Chesapeake Beach
Is it a beach day?
1 good hour- Sunny
- Calm for swimming: 0.7 ft waves
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Feels like 68 °F: a bit cool
- Light onshore wind (12 mph): choppy water
- Water at 63 °F (cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.7 ft
0.7 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 63 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 12 mph
Onshore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand 4:25 am
Low tide at 4:25 am and 5:20 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:01 am and 11:21 pm.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, brings sunshine and a calm sea, though with cool air and light wind.
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 Chesapeake Beach
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- Sylvan Beach 0.6 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Chix Beach 0.6 mi · NW
- Parking
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for Virginia (Virginia Department of Health).
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Webcams near Chesapeake Beach
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Tides in Chesapeake Beach
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:25 am 0.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:01 am 3.2 ft · coef. 87
- ▼ Low tide 5:20 pm 0.2 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:21 pm 2.4 ft · coef. 85
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 26 min to high tide at 11:21 pm.
Tide coefficient 87 for the 11:01 am high tide and 85 for the 11:21 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.2 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 (3.2 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-0.8 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, 3.2 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 41, 1.3 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 | 7:25 am · 6:11 pm | Low tide 4:25 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 11:01 am · 3.2 ft | Low tide 5:20 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 11:21 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 87 | 91% | Major periods 1:39 am · 2:11 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:26 am · 6:10 pm | Low tide 5:14 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 11:53 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 6:14 pm · 0.3 ft | — | Coef. 82 | 84% | Major periods 2:43 am · 3:16 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:27 am · 6:09 pm | High tide 12:15 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 6:09 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 12:50 pm · 3.0 ft | Low tide 7:15 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 79 | 74% | Major periods 3:48 am · 4:20 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:28 am · 6:08 pm | High tide 1:13 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 7:13 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 1:49 pm · 2.9 ft | Low tide 8:19 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 73 | 63% | Major periods 4:50 am · 5:20 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:29 am · 5:07 pm | High tide 1:15 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 7:23 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 1:51 pm · 2.7 ft | Low tide 8:23 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 68 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:48 am · 5:15 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:30 am · 5:06 pm | High tide 2:23 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 8:37 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 3:00 pm · 2.6 ft | Low tide 9:25 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 65 | 41% | Major periods 5:41 am · 6:06 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:31 am · 5:05 pm | High tide 3:40 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 9:50 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 4:12 pm · 2.5 ft | Low tide 10:21 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 67 | 30% | Major periods 6:30 am · 6:53 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 Lynnhaven Inlet station (NOAA), 1.8 mi from Chesapeake Beach. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Chesapeake Beach
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.3 ft
- Significant0.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 1.1 ft with a period of 3 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 colder than normal for late October (−1.9 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 7:54 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.
Surf in Chesapeake Beach today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.6 ft sets): flat
- Light onshore wind (5 mph): a bit of chop
- Rising tide (high tide at 11:01 am)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:58 am · sunrise 7:25 am · sunset 6:11 pm · last light 6:38 pm
- Tide: low 4:25 am (0.0 ft), high 11:01 am (3.2 ft), low 5:20 pm (0.2 ft) and high 11:21 pm (2.4 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 62.4 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit.
- Energy: 0 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 7:00 am to 11:00 am, though with barely any waves.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Chesapeake Beach today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.4 ft swell at 3 s from the northeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.7 mph current toward the northwest (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 4:25 am (4:00–4:50 am), high tide 11:01 am (10:40–11:30 am), low tide 5:20 pm (4:50–5:50 pm) and high tide 11:21 pm (10:50 pm–12:00 am)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 62.4 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:38 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:53 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 12:10 pm, combines little swell, light wind and the sun high, though with current. Also worth a look from 5:30 pm to 6:10 pm, with slack water at low tide, little swell and light wind, though with current.
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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- Wreck 1.9 mi
- Wreck 2.0 mi
- Wreck 3.1 mi
- Wreck 3.8 mi
- Wreck 3.8 mi
- Wreck 5.0 mi
- East Ocean View Reef 4.9 mi
- Bluefish Rock Reef 10 mi
- Divers Unlimited Of Norfolk 4.4 mi
- Family Dive Shack 4.6 mi
- Lynnhaven Dive Center 5.0 mi
- Chesapeake Bay Diving & Aquatic Center 7.0 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 Chesapeake Beach
Now in Chesapeake Beach
- Low / high
- 59 / 70 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 3%
- Clouds
- 70%
- Humidity
- 87%
- Dew pointDew point
- 58 °F
- Visibility
- 9.2 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 54
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (+0.00 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.14 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 59° | 59° | 61° | 63° | 69° | 69° | 64° | 60° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 NE | 7 NE | 7 ENE | 7 NE | 11 NE | 11 ENE | 8 ENE | 5 E |
| Gusts | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 |
| Waves | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.5 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 |
- 9:00 pm 60° 5 E 0.5 ft
- 12:00 am 60° 5 NE 0.5 ft
- 3:00 am 61° 6 NE 0.5 ft
- 6:00 am 61° 4 ENE 0.4 ft
- 9:00 am 63° 3 E 0.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 67° 4 N 0.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 67° 6 NNE 0.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 64° 4 E 0.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 59 / 70 °F | 12 mph ENE | 0.7 ft | 11:01 am · 11:21 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 60 / 67 °F | 9 mph NE | 0.5 ft | 11:53 am | |
| Fri 30 | 56 / 72 °F | 7 mph NW | 0.4 ft | 12:15 am · 12:50 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 57 / 62 °F | 14 mph NNE | 1.1 ft | 1:13 am · 1:49 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 57 / 64 °F | 10 mph ENE | 0.5 ft | 1:15 am · 1:51 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 60 / 67 °F | 9 mph ENE | 0.2 ft | 2:23 am · 3:00 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 61 / 68 °F | 14 mph ENE | 0.2 ft | 3:40 am · 4:12 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 62 / 69 °F | 14 mph ENE | 0.3 ft | 4:49 am · 5:12 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 62 / 69 °F | 15 mph ESE | 1.0 ft | 5:45 am · 6:03 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 60 / 67 °F | 12 mph WNW | 3.1 ft | 6:32 am · 6:49 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 57 / 63 °F | 11 mph NNW | 3.9 ft | 7:15 am · 7:31 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 55 / 60 °F | 16 mph N | 3.7 ft | 7:55 am · 8:11 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 54 / 60 °F | 17 mph NNE | 4.0 ft | 8:31 am · 8:49 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 55 / 62 °F | 12 mph NNE | 3.2 ft | 9:07 am · 9:26 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 60° / 67° 0.5 ft
- Fri 30 Mainly clear 56° / 72° 0.4 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 57° / 62° 1.1 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 57° / 64° 0.5 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 60° / 67° 0.2 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 61° / 68° 0.2 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 62° / 69° 0.3 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.
- The models They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, a bit wetter and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.3 °F; normal high: 68 °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 7:54 pm (local time).
The sun in Chesapeake Beach
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:27 am
- Full dark 7:09 pm
- Civil dawn 6:58 am
- Civil dusk 6:38 pm
- Solar noon 12:48 pm (40° high)
- Daylight 10 h 47 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:35 pm
- Full dark 7:09 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,697 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Chesapeake Beach
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:39–3:39 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:11–4:11 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:56–10:56 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:23–8:23 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 Chesapeake Beach
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Oceanview Fishing Pier 8.3 mi
- U.S. Coast Guard 3.1 mi
- Jetty 3.3 mi
- Jetty 5.6 mi
- Lynnhaven Boat Ramp & Beach Facility 1.5 mi
- Boat ramp 2.9 mi
- Boat ramp 4.8 mi
- Boat ramp 5.4 mi
- Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle 2.7 mi
- Oceans East Bait & Tackle 4.2 mi
- West Marine 4.2 mi
- Atlantic Tacklebox 5.6 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 16 ft at 0.5 mi from shore and 30 ft at 3.1 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.5 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.5 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near Chesapeake BeachTides nearby
- Lynnwood3.3 mi
- Broad Bay Colony3.5 mi
- Thalia5.0 mi
- Virginia Beach9.0 mi
- Huntersville9.4 mi
- Norfolk10 mi
- Ghent11 mi
- Berkley11 mi
- Chesapeake11 mi
- Portsmouth11 mi
Chesapeake Beach at a glance
- Town or city. Coordinates: 36.915° N, 76.120° W.
- It is 9.0 mi northwest of Virginia Beach, the main place in Virginia. The sun rises 1 min later and sets at the same time than in Virginia Beach.
- The nearest tide station, Lynnhaven Inlet, is 1.8 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces northeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Bay Point Marina (3.5 mi), Cutty Sark Marina (3.8 mi), Cobb's Marina (3.8 mi).
Questions about Chesapeake BeachQuestions
What time is high tide today in Chesapeake Beach?
Today in Chesapeake Beach there are high tides at 11:01 am (3.2 ft) and 11:21 pm (2.4 ft) and low tides at 4:25 am and 5:20 pm. Tide coefficient 87.
What time is sunset today in Chesapeake Beach?
At 6:11 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:38 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Chesapeake Beach?
At 7:26 am. First light comes at 6:28 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 1:39–3:39 am, Minor 9:56–10:56 am, Major 2:11–4:11 pm, Minor 7:23–8:23 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Chesapeake Beach?
Overcast, from 59 °F to 70 °F, with a light breeze from the east (4 mph) and a 3% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Chesapeake Beach?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.6 ft waves with a period of 3.3 s from the northeast. The water is 63.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Chesapeake Beach?
The best time to visit Chesapeake Beach is from August to October and from May to June: highs of 72 °F to 86 °F, about 10 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 Lynnhaven Inlet (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).