Gloucester Courthouse tides today
- Tide now 1.0 ft ↑ rising · high 11:24 pm (2.7 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 5:40–6:40 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 1:00–6:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 0.9 ft · 63 °F smooth · 2.2 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 59 °F from the E, gusts 9 · overcast
- Sun 7:27 am–6:12 pm 10 h 45 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:53 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:53 pm
- Diving tomorrow 11:00 am–1:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Gloucester Courthouse there are high tides at 11:04 am (3.5 ft) and 11:24 pm (2.7 ft) and low tides at 4:44 am and 5:41 pm. Tide coefficient 87. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:24 pm. The sun rises at 7:27 am and sets at 6:12 pm: 10 h 45 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:53 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 smooth, with 0.9 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east (4 mph). Overcast, 59 °F.
Fishing in Gloucester Courthouse today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 5:41 pm
- Sunset at 6:12 pm, golden hour from 5:36 pm
- Steady pressure (30.36 inHg), light onshore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (0.7 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 6:40 pm, combines the 5:41 pm low tide, sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, with the 11:04 am high tide, moonset and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: spot, Atlantic croaker, summer flounder and weakfish. October is one of the months when these are seen most: spot and scup. What you can catch
Beach day in Gloucester Courthouse
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Onshore breeze (6 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.2 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 5:41 pm: more sand
- Feels like 67 °F: a bit cool
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.2 ft
1.2 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 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 6 mph
Onshore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand 4:44 am
Low tide at 4:44 am and 5:41 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:04 am and 11:24 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 Gloucester Courthouse
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Tides in Gloucester Courthouse
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:44 am 0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:04 am 3.5 ft · coef. 87
- ▼ Low tide 5:41 pm 0.2 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:24 pm 2.7 ft · coef. 85
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 37 min to high tide at 11:24 pm.
Tide coefficient 87 for the 11:04 am high tide and 85 for the 11:24 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.4 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 (3.5 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, 3.4 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 43, 1.9 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 | 7:27 am · 6:12 pm | Low tide 4:44 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 11:04 am · 3.5 ft | Low tide 5:41 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 11:24 pm · 2.7 ft | Coef. 87 | 91% | Major periods 1:41 am · 2:13 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:28 am · 6:11 pm | Low tide 5:32 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 11:56 am · 3.4 ft | Low tide 6:36 pm · 0.3 ft | — | Coef. 82 | 84% | Major periods 2:45 am · 3:18 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:29 am · 6:10 pm | High tide 12:18 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 6:27 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 12:53 pm · 3.3 ft | Low tide 7:37 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 79 | 74% | Major periods 3:50 am · 4:21 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:30 am · 6:09 pm | High tide 1:17 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 7:31 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 1:54 pm · 3.1 ft | Low tide 8:40 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 73 | 63% | Major periods 4:52 am · 5:21 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:31 am · 5:08 pm | High tide 1:20 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 7:42 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 1:56 pm · 3.0 ft | Low tide 8:43 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 67 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:50 am · 5:17 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:32 am · 5:07 pm | High tide 2:29 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 8:56 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 3:04 pm · 2.8 ft | Low tide 9:44 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 65 | 41% | Major periods 5:43 am · 6:07 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:33 am · 5:06 pm | High tide 3:44 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 10:09 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 4:14 pm · 2.7 ft | Low tide 10:41 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 67 | 30% | Major periods 6:31 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 Belleville station (NOAA), 4.8 mi from Gloucester Courthouse. 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 Gloucester Courthouse
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.5 ft
- Significant0.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 2.0 ft with a period of 3 s, from the north-northeast (slight).
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 7:47 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 44072, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Gloucester Courthouse today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (11:04 am): little current from 10:40 am to 11:30 am
- 1.2 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Light onshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 4:44 am (4:20–5:00 am), high tide 11:04 am (10:40–11:30 am), low tide 5:41 pm (5:20–6:00 pm) and high tide 11:24 pm (11:00–11:50 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 62.6 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:39 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:53 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:10 am to 12:10 pm, combines slack water at high tide, small waves, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 5:00 pm to 6:10 pm, with slack water at low tide, small waves, light wind and weak 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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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.
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Weather in Gloucester Courthouse
Now in Gloucester Courthouse
- Low / high
- 49 / 68 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 97%
- Humidity
- 87%
- Dew pointDew point
- 55 °F
- Visibility
- 9.3 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 45
- 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 53° | 50° | 49° | 57° | 65° | 68° | 63° | 57° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 E | 3 NE | 2 NNE | 4 NNE | 3 NE | 6 ENE | 4 ESE | 4 ENE |
| Gusts | 8 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 7 |
| Waves | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.1 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.9 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 57° 4 ENE 0.9 ft
- 12:00 am 56° 4 NE 0.8 ft
- 3:00 am 54° 4 NE 0.6 ft
- 6:00 am 56° 4 NNE 0.5 ft
- 9:00 am 59° 2 NNE 0.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 66° 3 ESE 0.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 71° 3 SSW 0.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 66° 2 SE 0.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 49 / 68 °F | 6 mph NE | 1.2 ft | 11:04 am · 11:24 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 54 / 71 °F | 5 mph E | 0.8 ft | 11:56 am | |
| Fri 30 | 51 / 76 °F | 5 mph NW | 1.1 ft | 12:18 am · 12:53 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 49 / 63 °F | 6 mph NNE | 2.0 ft | 1:17 am · 1:54 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 49 / 66 °F | 5 mph ESE | 0.9 ft | 1:20 am · 1:56 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 53 / 67 °F | 5 mph E | 0.9 ft | 2:29 am · 3:04 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 55 / 70 °F | 8 mph ENE | 0.8 ft | 3:44 am · 4:14 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 58 / 71 °F | 9 mph ENE | 0.4 ft | 4:55 am · 5:16 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 59 / 69 °F | 10 mph ESE | 0.4 ft | 5:51 am · 6:08 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 56 / 68 °F | 8 mph WNW | 2.2 ft | 6:40 am · 6:54 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 50 / 64 °F | 7 mph NNW | 3.0 ft | 7:24 am · 7:38 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 47 / 61 °F | 9 mph N | 2.6 ft | 8:05 am · 8:19 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 46 / 59 °F | 8 mph N | 2.5 ft | 8:42 am · 8:59 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 43 / 62 °F | 6 mph N | 1.2 ft | 9:18 am · 9:37 pm |
- Thu 29 Partly cloudy 54° / 71° 0.8 ft
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 51° / 76° 1.1 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 49° / 63° 2.0 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 49° / 66° 0.9 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 53° / 67° 0.9 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 55° / 70° 0.8 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 58° / 71° 0.4 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 (+2.0 °F; normal high: 66 °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 7:47 pm (local time).
The sun in Gloucester Courthouse
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:29 am
- Full dark 7:10 pm
- Civil dawn 7:00 am
- Civil dusk 6:39 pm
- Solar noon 12:50 pm (39° high)
- Daylight 10 h 45 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:36 pm
- Full dark 7:10 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,669 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Gloucester Courthouse
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
- 10:00–11:00 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 Gloucester Courthouse
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Ware House Landing 2.1 mi
- Boat ramp 2.7 mi
- Cappahosic Beach Boat Landing 6.3 mi
- Boat ramp 6.5 mi
- Boat ramp 8.1 mi
- Boat ramp 8.2 mi
- Boat ramp 8.3 mi
- Tanyard Boat Ramp 8.4 mi
- Marina 7.0 mi
- Marina 8.1 mi
- Severn Yachting Center 8.2 mi
- GTown Bait N Tackle 6.2 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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Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 2.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (2 mi from Gloucester Courthouse) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 2.1 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 2.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 2.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 2.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 2.1 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 2.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 2.1 mi 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 Gloucester CourthouseTides nearby
- Ware Neck3.8 mi
- Schley4.2 mi
- Bohannon9.2 mi
- Cobbs Creek9.7 mi
- Severn10 mi
- Mobjack10 mi
- Gloucester Point11 mi
- Maryus11 mi
- Mathews11 mi
- Yorktown12 mi
Gloucester Courthouse at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,951 people. Coordinates: 37.410° N, 76.527° W.
- It is 49 mi northwest of Virginia Beach, the main place in Virginia. The sun rises 3 min later and sets 1 min later than in Virginia Beach.
- The nearest tide station, Belleville, is 4.8 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Baileys Wharf Beacon (4.0 mi), Nicholsons Marina (4.4 mi), Roanes Wharf (4.8 mi).
Questions about Gloucester CourthouseQuestions
What time is high tide today in Gloucester Courthouse?
Today in Gloucester Courthouse there are high tides at 11:04 am (3.5 ft) and 11:24 pm (2.7 ft) and low tides at 4:44 am and 5:41 pm. Tide coefficient 87.
What time is sunset today in Gloucester Courthouse?
At 6:12 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:39 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Gloucester Courthouse?
At 7:28 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 10:00–11:00 am, Major 2:13–4:13 pm, Minor 7:23–8:23 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Gloucester Courthouse?
Overcast, from 49 °F to 68 °F, with a light breeze from the east (4 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Gloucester Courthouse?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.9 ft waves with a period of 2.2 s from the east-northeast. The water is 63.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Gloucester Courthouse?
The best time to visit Gloucester Courthouse is from April to June and from August to October: 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 Belleville (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).