Lake tides today
- Tide now 0.7 ft ↓ falling · low 10:13 pm (0.3 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:30–5:20 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 11:00 am–4:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 0.3 ft · 63 °F calm (rippled) · 1.9 s from the east
- Wind · air 5 mph · 59 °F from the ESE, gusts 13 · overcast
- Sun 7:27 am–6:11 pm 10 h 44 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:51 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:51 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:20–11:20 am great day · 10/10
Today in Lake there are high tides at 3:13 am (1.5 ft) and 3:39 pm (1.7 ft) and low tides at 9:23 am and 10:13 pm. Tide coefficient 83. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 10:13 pm. The sun rises at 7:27 am and sets at 6:11 pm: 10 h 44 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:51 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 east-southeast (5 mph). Overcast, 59 °F.
Fishing in Lake today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 3:39 pm, coefficient 82
- Major period 2:13–4:13 pm
- Steady pressure (30.36 inHg), light onshore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (0.4 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 83 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:40 pm to 4:10 pm, combines the 3:39 pm high tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also worth a try from 2:10 am to 3:40 am, with the 3:13 am high tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: spot, summer flounder, Atlantic croaker and striped bass. October is one of the months when these are seen most: spot and bluefish. What you can catch
Beach day in Lake
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Onshore breeze (7 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.7 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 9:23 am: more sand
- Feels like 61 °F: chilly for the beach
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 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 7 mph
Onshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand 10:13 pm
Low tide at 9:23 am and 10:13 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 3:13 am and 3:39 pm.
The best window, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and low tide at 9:23 am, though with cool air.
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 Lake
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- Cordreys Beach 5.4 mi · E
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 Lake
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Tides in Lake
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:13 am 1.5 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Low tide 9:23 am 0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 3:39 pm 1.7 ft · coef. 82
- ▼ Next low tide 10:13 pm 0.3 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 26 min to low tide at 10:13 pm.
Tide coefficient 83 for the 3:13 am high tide and 82 for the 3:39 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 1.6 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 September 29 (1.8 ft) and the lowest, on January 4 (-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 84, 1.6 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 48, 0.9 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 · 6:11 pm | High tide 3:13 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 9:23 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 3:39 pm · 1.7 ft | Low tide 10:13 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 83 | 91% | Major periods 1:41 am · 2:13 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:29 am · 6:10 pm | High tide 4:05 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 10:18 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 4:35 pm · 1.7 ft | Low tide 11:10 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 80 | 84% | Major periods 2:45 am · 3:17 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:30 am · 6:09 pm | High tide 5:01 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 11:18 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 5:35 pm · 1.6 ft | — | Coef. 76 | 74% | Major periods 3:49 am · 4:21 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:31 am · 6:08 pm | Low tide 12:11 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 6:02 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 12:22 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 6:41 pm · 1.6 ft | Coef. 72 | 63% | Major periods 4:52 am · 5:21 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:32 am · 5:07 pm | Low tide 1:12 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 6:09 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 12:28 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 6:50 pm · 1.5 ft | Coef. 68 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:49 am · 5:16 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:33 am · 5:06 pm | Low tide 1:14 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 7:19 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 1:34 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 7:57 pm · 1.5 ft | Coef. 67 | 41% | Major periods 5:42 am · 6:07 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:34 am · 5:05 pm | Low tide 2:13 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 8:25 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 2:39 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 8:57 pm · 1.5 ft | Coef. 69 | 30% | Major periods 6:31 am · 6:54 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 Lewisetta station (NOAA), 1.5 mi from Lake. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Lake
Sea stateSea state: calm (rippled)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.1 ft
- Significant0.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces east 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: 1.3 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 about normal for late October.
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 7:47 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station LWTV2, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Lake today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (3:39 pm): little current from 3:10 pm to 4:10 pm
- 0.3 ft swell at 2 s from the east-northeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (4 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the west-northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 3:13 am (2:40–3:40 am), low tide 9:23 am (9:00–9:50 am), high tide 3:39 pm (3:10–4:10 pm) and low tide 10:13 pm (9:40–10:40 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 63.0 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:38 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:51 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 8:30 am to 10:20 am, with slack water at low tide, little swell, 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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- U-1105 12 mi
- Wreck 6.5 mi
- Wreck 6.5 mi
- Wreck 7.2 mi
- Wreck 7.7 mi
- Wreck 7.8 mi
- Wreck 8.0 mi
- Wreck 9.1 mi
- Wreck 10 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- Point Lookout 10 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 Lake
Now in Lake
- Low / high
- 53 / 66 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 98%
- Humidity
- 79%
- Dew pointDew point
- 53 °F
- Visibility
- 11 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 43
- 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: −0.15 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 | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 56° | 53° | 54° | 60° | 65° | 66° | 63° | 58° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 ESE | 5 ENE | 7 E | 5 NE | 7 ENE | 4 NE | 4 ESE | 5 SE |
| Gusts | 14 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 13 |
| Waves | 0.8 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.3 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 |
- 9:00 pm 58° 5 SE 0.4 ft
- 12:00 am 56° 5 ESE 0.6 ft
- 3:00 am 55° 5 ESE 0.4 ft
- 6:00 am 53° 3 SE 0.3 ft
- 9:00 am 55° 1 WSW 0.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 67° 2 E 0.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 69° 3 ENE 0.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 65° 2 SE 0.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 53 / 66 °F | 7 mph E | 0.8 ft | 3:13 am · 3:39 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 51 / 69 °F | 5 mph SE | 0.6 ft | 4:05 am · 4:35 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 52 / 74 °F | 8 mph WNW | 0.5 ft | 5:01 am · 5:35 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 51 / 61 °F | 9 mph NNE | 1.3 ft | 6:02 am · 6:41 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 51 / 65 °F | 5 mph ESE | 0.8 ft | 6:09 am · 6:50 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 53 / 67 °F | 5 mph SE | 0.6 ft | 7:19 am · 7:57 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 56 / 69 °F | 8 mph ENE | 0.7 ft | 8:25 am · 8:57 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 58 / 70 °F | 9 mph E | 0.9 ft | 9:25 am · 9:51 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 59 / 69 °F | 12 mph ESE | 2.4 ft | 10:18 am · 10:40 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 55 / 67 °F | 9 mph WNW | 3.2 ft | 11:07 am · 11:26 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 52 / 63 °F | 9 mph NW | 3.3 ft | 11:51 am | |
| Sun 8 | 49 / 60 °F | 10 mph N | 2.8 ft | 12:10 am · 12:33 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 47 / 57 °F | 10 mph N | 2.2 ft | 12:53 am · 1:13 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 47 / 58 °F | 5 mph NNE | 1.2 ft | 1:34 am · 1:53 pm |
- Thu 29 Mainly clear 51° / 69° 0.6 ft
- Fri 30 Mainly clear 52° / 74° 0.5 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 51° / 61° 1.3 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 51° / 65° 0.8 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 53° / 67° 0.6 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 56° / 69° 0.7 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 58° / 70° 0.9 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, normal highs for late October (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 Lake
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:30 am
- Full dark 7:09 pm
- Civil dawn 7:00 am
- Civil dusk 6:38 pm
- Solar noon 12:50 pm (39° high)
- Daylight 10 h 44 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 92,354,673 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Lake
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
- 10:02–11:02 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:21–8:21 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 Lake
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 5.4 mi
- Jetty 9.2 mi
- Boat ramp 1.0 mi
- Boat ramp 1.3 mi
- Boat ramp 1.4 mi
- Boat ramp 2.1 mi
- Boat ramp 4.1 mi
- Coan River Marina 0.5 mi
- Lewisetta Marina & Marine Services 1.6 mi
- Marina 1.9 mi
- Olverson's Lodge Creek Marina 4.2 mi
- Marina 7.0 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: 2 ft at 0.5 mi.
From the shoreline (1,100 ft from Lake) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 0.5 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.5 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.5 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.5 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 0.5 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 0.5 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) 0.5 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 LakeTides nearby
- Heathsville3.9 mi
- Saint George Island10 mi
- Piney Point12 mi
- Narrow Beach14 mi
- Tall Timbers14 mi
- Ragged Point Beach14 mi
- Kilmarnock19 mi
- Bertrand21 mi
- Tappahannock21 mi
- Irvington22 mi
Lake at a glance
- Town or city. Coordinates: 37.974° N, 76.470° W.
- It is 82 mi north of Virginia Beach, the main place in Virginia. The sun rises 4 min later and sets at the same time than in Virginia Beach.
- The nearest tide station, Lewisetta, is 1.5 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Coan River Marina (0.5 mi).
Questions about LakeQuestions
What time is high tide today in Lake?
Today in Lake there are high tides at 3:13 am (1.5 ft) and 3:39 pm (1.7 ft) and low tides at 9:23 am and 10:13 pm. Tide coefficient 83.
What time is sunset today in Lake?
At 6:11 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:38 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Lake?
At 7:29 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 10:02–11:02 am, Major 2:13–4:13 pm, Minor 7:21–8:21 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Lake?
Overcast, from 53 °F to 66 °F, with a light breeze from the east-southeast (5 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Lake?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.3 ft waves with a period of 1.9 s from the east. The water is 63.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Lake?
The best time to visit Lake is from April to June and from August to October: highs of 69 °F to 86 °F, about 9 rainy days a month and 6 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 Lewisetta (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).