Thalia tides today
- Tide now 0.5 ft ↓ falling · low 7:38 pm (0.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:20–8:20 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 4:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 0.6 ft · 63 °F smooth · 3.2 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 8 mph · 65 °F from the ENE, gusts 16 · overcast
- Sun 7:24 am–6:12 pm 10 h 47 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:53 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:53 pm
- Diving tomorrow 12:30–2:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Thalia there is high tide at 12:23 pm (2.7 ft) and low tides at 6:43 am and 7:38 pm. Tide coefficient 87. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 7:38 pm. The sun rises at 7:24 am and sets at 6:12 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 gentle breeze from the east-northeast (8 mph). Overcast, 65 °F.
Fishing in Thalia today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 6:43 am
- Sunrise at 7:24 am
- Steady pressure (30.33 inHg), light onshore wind (4 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, 7:00 am to 7:40 am, combines the 6:43 am low tide, sunrise and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 7:20 pm to 8:20 pm, with the 7:38 pm low tide and moonrise. Also good from 11:20 am to 1:20 pm, with the 12:23 pm high tide 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 Thalia
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Onshore breeze (12 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.7 ft waves
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Feels like 70 °F: a bit cool
- 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 7:38 pm
Low tide at 6:43 am and 7:38 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:23 pm.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind and a calm sea, 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 Thalia
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- Sylvan Beach 4.8 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Chix Beach 5.2 mi · N
- 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
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Webcams near Thalia
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Tides in Thalia
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 6:43 am 0.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:23 pm 2.7 ft · coef. 87
- ▼ Next low tide 7:38 pm 0.1 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 46 min to low tide at 7:38 pm.
Tide coefficient 87 for the 12:23 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 2.7 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average 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 (2.7 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-0.6 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 25 to 28 (coefficient 89, 2.7 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 41, 1.2 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 | 7:24 am · 6:12 pm | Low tide 6:43 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 12:23 pm · 2.7 ft | Low tide 7:38 pm · 0.1 ft | — | Coef. 87 | 91% | Major periods 1:39 am · 2:11 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:25 am · 6:10 pm | High tide 12:43 am · 2.1 ft | Low tide 7:32 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 1:15 pm · 2.7 ft | Low tide 8:32 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 85 | 84% | Major periods 2:43 am · 3:16 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:26 am · 6:09 pm | High tide 1:37 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 8:27 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 2:12 pm · 2.6 ft | Low tide 9:33 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 79 | 74% | Major periods 3:48 am · 4:20 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:27 am · 6:08 pm | High tide 2:35 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 9:31 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 3:11 pm · 2.4 ft | Low tide 10:37 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 73 | 63% | Major periods 4:50 am · 5:20 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:28 am · 5:07 pm | High tide 2:37 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 9:41 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 3:13 pm · 2.3 ft | Low tide 10:41 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 68 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:48 am · 5:15 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:29 am · 5:06 pm | High tide 3:45 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 10:55 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 4:22 pm · 2.2 ft | Low tide 11:43 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 65 | 41% | Major periods 5:41 am · 6:06 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:30 am · 5:05 pm | High tide 5:02 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 12:08 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 5:34 pm · 2.1 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 Buchanan Creek Entrance station (NOAA), 1.3 mi from Thalia. 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 Thalia
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 north 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 (−1.8 °F).
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 44087, courtesy of CDIP (Coastal Data Information Program, Scripps Institution of Oceanography), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.
Diving in Thalia today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (12:23 pm): little current from 12:00 pm to 1:10 pm
- 0.5 ft swell at 3 s from the northeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (10 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 11:54 pm (11:30 pm–12:50 am), low tide 6:43 am (6:00–7:00 am), high tide 12:23 pm (12:00–1:10 pm) and low tide 7:38 pm (7:00–8:00 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 62.4 °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 7:53 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
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 5.8 mi
- Wreck 6.8 mi
- Wreck 6.9 mi
- Wreck 7.0 mi
- Wreck 7.1 mi
- Wreck 7.2 mi
- Wreck 8.3 mi
- East Ocean View Reef 8.2 mi
- Lynnhaven Dive Center 4.9 mi
- Chesapeake Bay Diving & Aquatic Center 5.3 mi
- Divers Unlimited Of Norfolk 6.8 mi
- Family Dive Shack 7.4 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 Thalia
Now in Thalia
- Low / high
- 56 / 71 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 4%
- Clouds
- 80%
- Humidity
- 81%
- Dew pointDew point
- 59 °F
- Visibility
- 10 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 55
- 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: −0.18 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 | 58° | 56° | 59° | 64° | 70° | 71° | 65° | 61° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 NE | 4 NNE | 4 ENE | 5 NE | 10 NE | 11 ENE | 7 ENE | 4 ENE |
| Gusts | 16 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 12 |
| 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 |
- 6:00 pm 65° 7 ENE 0.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 61° 4 ENE 0.5 ft
- 12:00 am 59° 4 NE 0.5 ft
- 3:00 am 61° 4 NE 0.5 ft
- 6:00 am 60° 4 ENE 0.4 ft
- 9:00 am 63° 3 E 0.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 68° 5 NE 0.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 69° 5 NE 0.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 56 / 71 °F | 12 mph ENE | 0.7 ft | 12:23 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 58 / 69 °F | 7 mph ENE | 0.5 ft | 12:43 am · 1:15 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 54 / 73 °F | 6 mph NW | 0.4 ft | 1:37 am · 2:12 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 55 / 61 °F | 11 mph NNE | 1.1 ft | 2:35 am · 3:11 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 55 / 65 °F | 9 mph ENE | 0.5 ft | 2:37 am · 3:13 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 57 / 67 °F | 8 mph ENE | 0.2 ft | 3:45 am · 4:22 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 59 / 69 °F | 13 mph ENE | 0.2 ft | 5:02 am · 5:34 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 60 / 70 °F | 13 mph ENE | 0.3 ft | 6:11 am · 6:34 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 61 / 70 °F | 13 mph ESE | 1.0 ft | 7:07 am · 7:25 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 58 / 68 °F | 11 mph WNW | 3.1 ft | 7:54 am · 8:11 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 55 / 64 °F | 10 mph NNW | 3.9 ft | 8:37 am · 8:53 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 53 / 61 °F | 16 mph NNE | 3.7 ft | 9:17 am · 9:33 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 54 / 60 °F | 17 mph NNE | 4.0 ft | 9:53 am · 10:11 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 55 / 62 °F | 12 mph NNE | 3.2 ft | 10:29 am · 10:48 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 58° / 69° 0.5 ft
- Fri 30 Mainly clear 54° / 73° 0.4 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 55° / 61° 1.1 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 55° / 65° 0.5 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 57° / 67° 0.2 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 59° / 69° 0.2 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 60° / 70° 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.1 °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 5:52 pm (local time).
The sun in Thalia
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 92,354,696 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Thalia
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 Thalia
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Stumpy Lake Fishing Pier 5.9 mi
- Virginia Beach Fishing Pier 8.3 mi
- U.S. Coast Guard 5.7 mi
- Jetty 6.8 mi
- Boat ramp 2.6 mi
- Carolanne Park Kayak Launch 3.6 mi
- Boat ramp 4.1 mi
- Lynnhaven Boat Ramp & Beach Facility 4.6 mi
- Centreville Marina 9.0 mi
- Atlantic Tacklebox 2.5 mi
- Oceans East Bait & Tackle 4.4 mi
- Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle 4.9 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: 0 ft at 650 ft.
From the shoreline (0.8 mi from Thalia) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 650 ft
- 33 ft deepnot within 650 ft
- 66 ft deepnot within 650 ft
- 164 ft deepnot within 650 ft
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 650 ft. 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 650 ft. 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) 650 ft 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 ThaliaTides nearby
- Lynnwood2.6 mi
- Chesapeake Beach5.0 mi
- Broad Bay Colony5.5 mi
- Virginia Beach7.9 mi
- Chesapeake8.7 mi
- Huntersville8.7 mi
- Avalon8.9 mi
- Berkley9.1 mi
- Norfolk9.1 mi
- Portsmouth9.8 mi
Thalia at a glance
- Town or city. Coordinates: 36.843° N, 76.121° W.
- It is 7.9 mi west of Virginia Beach, the main place in Virginia. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 1 min later than in Virginia Beach.
- The nearest tide station, Buchanan Creek Entrance, is 1.3 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about ThaliaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Thalia?
Today in Thalia there is high tide at 12:23 pm (2.7 ft) and low tides at 6:43 am and 7:38 pm. Tide coefficient 87.
What time is sunset today in Thalia?
At 6:12 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:38 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Thalia?
At 7:25 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 Thalia?
Overcast, from 56 °F to 71 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-northeast (8 mph) and a 4% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Thalia?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.6 ft waves with a period of 3.2 s from the northeast. The water is 63.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Thalia?
The best time to visit Thalia is from September to October and from April to June: highs of 69 °F to 85 °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 Buchanan Creek Entrance (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).