Mathews tides today
- Tide now 0.2 ft ↑ rising · high 11:13 pm (2.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:40–6:40 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 1:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 0.7 ft · 63 °F smooth · 3.5 s from the east
- Wind · air 4 mph · 62 °F from the ENE, gusts 8 · overcast
- Sun 7:26 am–6:12 pm 10 h 45 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:52 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:52 pm
- Best time to dive 4:50–6:10 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Mathews there are high tides at 10:53 am (3.4 ft) and 11:13 pm (2.6 ft) and low tides at 4:46 am and 5:43 pm. Tide coefficient 87. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:13 pm. The sun rises at 7:26 am and sets at 6:12 pm: 10 h 45 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:52 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:40 am to 3:40 am and from 2:12 pm to 4:12 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.7 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east-northeast (4 mph). Overcast, 62 °F.
Fishing in Mathews today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 5:43 pm
- Sunset at 6:12 pm, golden hour from 5:35 pm
- Steady pressure (30.36 inHg), almost no wind 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 5:43 pm low tide and sunset. Also good from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, with the 10:53 am high tide and moonset.
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 Mathews
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Cross-shore breeze (9 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.0 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 5:43 pm: more sand
- Feels like 65 °F: a bit cool
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.0 ft
1.0 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 9 mph
Cross-shore breeze (9 mph).
- Tide & sand 4:46 am
Low tide at 4:46 am and 5:43 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:53 am and 11:13 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 Mathews
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- Bethel Beach 4.0 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
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Tides in Mathews
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:46 am 0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:53 am 3.4 ft · coef. 87
- ▼ Low tide 5:43 pm 0.2 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:13 pm 2.6 ft · coef. 85
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 21 min to high tide at 11:13 pm.
Tide coefficient 87 for the 10:53 am high tide and 85 for the 11:13 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.3 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 (3.4 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, 3.3 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 43, 1.8 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 · 6:12 pm | Low tide 4:46 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 10:53 am · 3.4 ft | Low tide 5:43 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 11:13 pm · 2.6 ft | Coef. 87 | 91% | Major periods 1:40 am · 2:12 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:27 am · 6:10 pm | Low tide 5:34 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 11:45 am · 3.3 ft | Low tide 6:38 pm · 0.3 ft | — | Coef. 82 | 84% | Major periods 2:44 am · 3:17 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:28 am · 6:09 pm | High tide 12:07 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 6:29 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 12:42 pm · 3.2 ft | Low tide 7:39 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 79 | 74% | Major periods 3:49 am · 4:20 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:29 am · 6:08 pm | High tide 1:06 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 7:33 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 1:43 pm · 3.0 ft | Low tide 8:42 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 73 | 63% | Major periods 4:51 am · 5:21 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:30 am · 5:07 pm | High tide 1:09 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 7:44 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 1:45 pm · 2.9 ft | Low tide 8:45 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 67 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:49 am · 5:16 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:31 am · 5:06 pm | High tide 2:18 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 8:58 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 2:53 pm · 2.7 ft | Low tide 9:46 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 65 | 41% | Major periods 5:42 am · 6:07 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:32 am · 5:05 pm | High tide 3:33 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 10:11 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 4:03 pm · 2.6 ft | Low tide 10:43 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 67 | 30% | Major periods 6:30 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 Mobjack station (NOAA), 4.6 mi from Mathews. 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 Mathews
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.3 ft
- Significant0.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces northwest and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 1.6 ft with a period of 3 s, from the 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 5:52 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 44058, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Mathews today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (10:53 am): little current from 10:30 am to 11:20 am
- 0.5 ft swell at 3 s from the east: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (8 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 4:46 am (4:20–5:10 am), high tide 10:53 am (10:30–11:20 am), low tide 5:43 pm (5:20–6:00 pm) and high tide 11:13 pm (10:50–11:50 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 6:38 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:52 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 4:50 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 8.9 mi
- Wreck 9.2 mi
- Wreck 10 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- Gwynn Island Reef 5.4 mi
- Mobjack Bay Reef 9.6 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 Mathews
Now in Mathews
- Low / high
- 57 / 66 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 98%
- Humidity
- 87%
- Dew pointDew point
- 58 °F
- Visibility
- 9.3 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 47
- 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 (−0.02 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 58° | 57° | 58° | 60° | 64° | 66° | 62° | 60° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 E | 7 ENE | 9 ENE | 9 NE | 7 NNE | 8 NNE | 3 ENE | 7 E |
| Gusts | 14 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 13 |
| Waves | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 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 62° 3 ENE 0.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 60° 7 E 0.7 ft
- 12:00 am 60° 7 ENE 0.7 ft
- 3:00 am 59° 7 E 0.7 ft
- 6:00 am 60° 6 E 0.6 ft
- 9:00 am 60° 2 NNE 0.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 66° 2 NE 0.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 67° 3 E 0.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 57 / 66 °F | 9 mph NE | 1.0 ft | 10:53 am · 11:13 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 58 / 67 °F | 7 mph E | 0.7 ft | 11:45 am | |
| Fri 30 | 53 / 72 °F | 5 mph NW | 0.6 ft | 12:07 am · 12:42 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 52 / 60 °F | 9 mph NNE | 1.6 ft | 1:06 am · 1:43 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 52 / 64 °F | 5 mph ESE | 0.7 ft | 1:09 am · 1:45 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 56 / 66 °F | 5 mph E | 0.7 ft | 2:18 am · 2:53 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 57 / 67 °F | 8 mph ENE | 0.7 ft | 3:33 am · 4:03 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 59 / 68 °F | 10 mph ENE | 0.9 ft | 4:44 am · 5:05 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 59 / 67 °F | 11 mph ESE | 2.2 ft | 5:40 am · 5:57 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 56 / 66 °F | 8 mph WNW | 3.2 ft | 6:29 am · 6:43 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 52 / 62 °F | 8 mph NNW | 3.0 ft | 7:13 am · 7:27 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 50 / 59 °F | 9 mph N | 2.6 ft | 7:54 am · 8:08 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 46 / 59 °F | 8 mph N | 2.5 ft | 8:31 am · 8:48 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 43 / 62 °F | 6 mph N | 1.2 ft | 9:07 am · 9:26 pm |
- Thu 29 Partly cloudy 58° / 67° 0.7 ft
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 53° / 72° 0.6 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 52° / 60° 1.6 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 52° / 64° 0.7 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 56° / 66° 0.7 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 57° / 67° 0.7 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 59° / 68° 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.
- The models They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer, a bit wetter and a warmer sea. See the outlook →
- 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 5:52 pm (local time).
The sun in Mathews
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:29 am
- Full dark 7:09 pm
- Civil dawn 6:59 am
- Civil dusk 6:38 pm
- Solar noon 12:49 pm (39° high)
- Daylight 10 h 45 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 92,354,683 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Mathews
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:40–3:40 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:12–4:12 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:59–10:59 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:22–8:22 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 Mathews
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Fishing Pier & Cleaning Station 4.5 mi
- Jetty 4.5 mi
- Jetty 7.1 mi
- Boat ramp 2.7 mi
- U. S. Coast Guard - Station Milford Haven 3.6 mi
- Boat ramp 3.9 mi
- Queens Creek Marina 3.3 mi
- The Narrows Marina 3.6 mi
- Marina 4.5 mi
- Hudgins Horn Harbor Marina 4.7 mi
- Marina 5.2 mi
- Tackle shop 7.1 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 MathewsTides nearby
- Bohannon3.5 mi
- Mobjack4.5 mi
- Gwynn5.0 mi
- Cobbs Creek6.3 mi
- Ware Neck8.0 mi
- Schley8.1 mi
- Deltaville8.2 mi
- Stingray Point8.4 mi
- Severn11 mi
- Gloucester Courthouse11 mi
Mathews at a glance
- Town or city of about 555 people. Coordinates: 37.437° N, 76.320° W.
- It is 45 mi northwest of Virginia Beach, the main place in Virginia. The sun rises 2 min later and sets 1 min later than in Virginia Beach.
- The nearest tide station, Mobjack, is 4.6 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Fitchett Wharf Landing (2.3 mi), Hicks Wharf (2.5 mi), Williams Wharf Landing (2.7 mi), Williams Wharf (2.8 mi).
Questions about MathewsQuestions
What time is high tide today in Mathews?
Today in Mathews there are high tides at 10:53 am (3.4 ft) and 11:13 pm (2.6 ft) and low tides at 4:46 am and 5:43 pm. Tide coefficient 87.
What time is sunset today in Mathews?
At 6:12 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:38 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Mathews?
At 7:27 am. First light comes at 6:29 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 1:40–3:40 am, Minor 9:59–10:59 am, Major 2:12–4:12 pm, Minor 7:22–8:22 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Mathews?
Overcast, from 57 °F to 66 °F, with a light breeze from the east-northeast (4 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Mathews?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.7 ft waves with a period of 3.5 s from the east. The water is 63.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Mathews?
The best time to visit Mathews is from May 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 Mobjack (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).