Greenbackville tides today
- Tide now 0.0 ft ↓ falling · low 7:05 pm (0.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:20–8:00 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 1:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 2.5 ft · 62 °F slight · 6.3 s from the east
- Wind · air 6 mph · 60 °F from the E, gusts 13 · overcast
- Sun 7:23 am–6:07 pm 10 h 44 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:46 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:46 pm
- Diving tomorrow 11:00 am–2:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Greenbackville there is high tide at 11:56 am (1.1 ft) and low tides at 6:09 am and 7:05 pm. Tide coefficient 89. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 7:05 pm. The sun rises at 7:23 am and sets at 6:07 pm: 10 h 44 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:46 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:36 am to 3:36 am and from 2:08 pm to 4:08 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.5 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east (6 mph). Overcast, 60 °F.
Fishing in Greenbackville today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 7:05 pm
- Minor period 7:16–8:16 pm (moonrise)
- Steady pressure (30.36 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (2.5 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 89 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:20 pm to 8:00 pm, combines the 7:05 pm low tide, moonrise, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 11:20 pm to 12:00 am, with the 12:15 am high tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 2:10 pm to 4:10 pm, with a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: summer flounder, longfin inshore squid, weakfish and spot. October is one of the months when these are seen most: longfin inshore squid and weakfish. What you can catch
Beach day in Greenbackville
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Feels like 64 °F: a bit cool
- Moderate onshore wind (13 mph): choppy water
- Swim with care: 2.8 ft waves every 7 s
- Water at 62 °F (cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 2.8 ft
2.8 ft waves every 7 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 62 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 13 mph
Moderate onshore wind (13 mph).
- Tide & sand 7:05 pm
Low tide at 6:09 am and 7:05 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:56 am.
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 Greenbackville
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- Bow Beach 6.1 mi · SE
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
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Tides in Greenbackville
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 6:09 am -0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:56 am 1.1 ft · coef. 89
- ▼ Next low tide 7:05 pm 0.0 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 11 min to low tide at 7:05 pm.
Tide coefficient 89 for the 11:56 am high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 1.2 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a small 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 May 17 (1.1 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-0.6 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
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 27 (coefficient 92, 1.2 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 40, 0.1 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 | 7:23 am · 6:07 pm | Low tide 6:09 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 11:56 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 7:05 pm · 0.0 ft | — | Coef. 89 | 91% | Major periods 1:36 am · 2:08 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:24 am · 6:06 pm | High tide 12:15 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 6:59 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 12:48 pm · 1.1 ft | Low tide 8:00 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 87 | 84% | Major periods 2:40 am · 3:13 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:25 am · 6:05 pm | High tide 1:07 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 7:52 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 1:43 pm · 1.0 ft | Low tide 8:59 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 80 | 74% | Major periods 3:45 am · 4:17 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:26 am · 6:04 pm | High tide 2:03 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 8:52 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 2:42 pm · 1.0 ft | Low tide 10:02 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 73 | 63% | Major periods 4:47 am · 5:17 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:27 am · 5:02 pm | High tide 2:05 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 8:57 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 2:46 pm · 0.9 ft | Low tide 10:05 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 66 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:45 am · 5:12 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:28 am · 5:01 pm | High tide 3:14 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 10:05 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 3:53 pm · 0.9 ft | Low tide 11:07 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 63 | 41% | Major periods 5:38 am · 6:03 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:29 am · 5:00 pm | High tide 4:26 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 11:15 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 5:00 pm · 0.8 ft | — | Coef. 65 | 30% | Major periods 6:27 am · 6:50 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 Franklin City station (NOAA), 0.6 mi from Greenbackville. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Ocean City (Fishing Pier) reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Greenbackville
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.2 ft
- Significant2.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces southeast 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 Wednesday 28: 2.9 ft with a period of 7 s, from the east (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 62.5 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder than normal for late October (−1.4 °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 6:54 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station OCIM2, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Greenbackville today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (11:56 am): little current from 10:30 am to 1:20 pm
- 2.0 ft swell at 7 s from the east-southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (10 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 11:26 pm (10:00 pm–12:50 am), low tide 6:09 am (4:40–7:30 am), high tide 11:56 am (10:30 am–1:20 pm), low tide 7:05 pm (5:40–8:30 pm) and high tide 12:15 am (10:50 pm–1:40 am)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.4 ft at 8 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 61.2 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:34 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:46 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 5:30 pm to 6:10 pm, with slack water at low tide, 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Greenbackville.
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Weather in Greenbackville
Now in Greenbackville
- Low / high
- 55 / 66 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 83%
- Dew pointDew point
- 55 °F
- Visibility
- 10 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 48
- 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 (+0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.19 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 | Clear sky | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 56° | 56° | 55° | 57° | 64° | 66° | 61° | 58° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 NE | 8 NE | 6 NE | 7 N | 13 ENE | 10 ENE | 7 E | 6 ENE |
| Gusts | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 11 |
| Waves | 2.8 ft | 2.9 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.5 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 |
- 6:00 pm 61° 7 E 2.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 58° 6 ENE 2.5 ft
- 12:00 am 57° 6 ENE 2.4 ft
- 3:00 am 57° 6 ENE 2.3 ft
- 6:00 am 56° 5 NE 2.2 ft
- 9:00 am 61° 4 ESE 2.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 66° 3 ESE 2.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 68° 6 SSE 1.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 55 / 66 °F | 13 mph ENE | 2.9 ft | 11:56 am | |
| Thu 29 | 56 / 68 °F | 6 mph ESE | 2.4 ft | 12:15 am · 12:48 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 54 / 73 °F | 10 mph WNW | 2.2 ft | 1:07 am · 1:43 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 46 / 61 °F | 10 mph NNE | 2.8 ft | 2:03 am · 2:42 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 49 / 64 °F | 8 mph E | 1.8 ft | 2:05 am · 2:46 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 54 / 66 °F | 8 mph ESE | 1.4 ft | 3:14 am · 3:53 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 56 / 67 °F | 13 mph ENE | 1.3 ft | 4:26 am · 5:00 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 58 / 68 °F | 13 mph ENE | 2.2 ft | 5:33 am · 5:59 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 58 / 67 °F | 15 mph ESE | 3.9 ft | 6:29 am · 6:49 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 55 / 66 °F | 12 mph WNW | 6.2 ft | 7:16 am · 7:35 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 50 / 62 °F | 12 mph NW | 4.3 ft | 7:59 am · 8:16 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 47 / 59 °F | 11 mph NNW | 3.5 ft | 8:39 am · 8:57 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 43 / 59 °F | 9 mph N | 3.2 ft | 9:19 am · 9:37 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 42 / 63 °F | 6 mph NNE | 2.8 ft | 10:00 am · 10:17 pm |
- Thu 29 Partly cloudy 56° / 68° 2.4 ft
- Fri 30 Clear sky 54° / 73° 2.2 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 46° / 61° 2.8 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 49° / 64° 1.8 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 54° / 66° 1.4 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 56° / 67° 1.3 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 58° / 68° 2.2 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.
- 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 near-normal sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (65 °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 6:54 pm (local time).
The sun in Greenbackville
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:25 am
- Full dark 7:05 pm
- Civil dawn 6:56 am
- Civil dusk 6:34 pm
- Solar noon 12:45 pm (39° high)
- Daylight 10 h 44 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:30 pm
- Full dark 7:05 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,746 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Greenbackville
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:36–3:36 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:08–4:08 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:57–10:57 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:16–8:16 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 Greenbackville
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Ruins 6.9 mi
- Boat ramp 0.3 mi
- Boat ramp 2.6 mi
- Boat ramp 3.5 mi
- Boat ramp 4.7 mi
- Boat ramp 5.3 mi
- Boat ramp 5.4 mi
- Coast Guard Basin 5.5 mi
- Captain Bob's Marina 7.1 mi
- Curtis Merritt Harbor 7.6 mi
- Captain Steve's Bait and Tackle 5.8 mi
- Sea Hawk Sports Center 8.4 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
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 3.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.45 mi from Greenbackville) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 3.1 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. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 3.1 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 3.1 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.
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.
Nearest lighthouse
Killock Shoal Light 5.4 mi south
- Light height
- 49 ft above sea level
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near GreenbackvilleTides nearby
- Captains Cove2.3 mi
- Chincoteague5.4 mi
- Chincoteague Inlet8.9 mi
- Sanford16 mi
- Modest Town17 mi
- Saxis19 mi
- Metompkin20 mi
- Lee Mont23 mi
- Fairmount24 mi
- Crisfield25 mi
Greenbackville at a glance
- Town or city of about 192 people. Coordinates: 38.012° N, 75.390° W.
- It is 86 mi north of Virginia Beach, the main place in Virginia. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 4 min earlier than in Virginia Beach.
- The nearest tide station, Franklin City, is 0.6 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces southeast.
Questions about GreenbackvilleQuestions
What time is high tide today in Greenbackville?
Today in Greenbackville there is high tide at 11:56 am (1.1 ft) and low tides at 6:09 am and 7:05 pm. Tide coefficient 89.
What time is sunset today in Greenbackville?
At 6:07 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:34 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Greenbackville?
At 7:24 am. First light comes at 6:26 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 1:36–3:36 am, Minor 9:57–10:57 am, Major 2:08–4:08 pm, Minor 7:16–8:16 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Greenbackville?
Overcast, from 55 °F to 66 °F, with a light breeze from the east (6 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Greenbackville?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.5 ft waves with a period of 6.3 s from the east. The water is 61.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Greenbackville?
The best time to visit Greenbackville is from May to October: highs of 70 °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 Franklin City (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).