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Coastal Waters Forecast for Virginia
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
702 AM EDT Mon Jun 24 2024

Virginia Portion of the Chesapeake Bay, Currituck Sound and
Atlantic Coastal Waters from Fenwick Island DE to Currituck Beach
Light NC out 20 nautical miles

ANZ600-242330-
702 AM EDT Mon Jun 24 2024

.Synopsis for Fenwick Island DE to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20
nautical miles including Virginia portion of the Chesapeake Bay,
Currituck Sound and portions of the James, York, and Rappahannock
Rivers...

Low pressure passing well to the north of the region will push a
weakening cold front through the area this morning. High pressure
builds across the region tonight into Tuesday, and then slides
offshore Tuesday night into Wednesday.

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ANZ630-242330-
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
702 AM EDT Mon Jun 24 2024

.TODAY...SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming NW
10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt late this morning and
afternoon. Waves around 2 ft. A chance of showers with a slight
chance of tstms this morning, then a slight chance of showers and
tstms early this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.TUE...NW winds 5 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt late in the
afternoon. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Waves
around 2 ft.
.WED...SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt, becoming S in
the afternoon. Waves 2 to 3 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming
SW 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Waves 2 to 3 ft. A chance of
showers and tstms.
.THU...NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. A chance of showers
in the morning.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.FRI...E winds 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

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ANZ631-242330-
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
702 AM EDT Mon Jun 24 2024

.TODAY...SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt, becoming NW 10
to 15 kt late this morning and early afternoon, then becoming N
late. Waves 2 to 3 ft, subsiding to around 2 ft this afternoon. A
chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms early this
morning, then a chance of showers and tstms late this morning and
early afternoon.
.TONIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.TUE...NW winds 5 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt late in the
afternoon. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Waves
around 2 ft.
.WED...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Waves around
2 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming
SW 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Waves 2 to 3 ft. A chance of
showers and tstms.
.THU...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 foot. A chance of showers. A
chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. A chance of
showers and tstms in the evening.
.FRI...NE winds 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE winds 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

ANZ632-242330-
Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA-
702 AM EDT Mon Jun 24 2024

.TODAY...SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming W
10 to 15 kt late this morning, then becoming N this afternoon.
Waves 2 to 3 ft, subsiding to around 2 ft this afternoon. A
chance of showers and tstms.
.TONIGHT...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.TUE...N winds 5 kt, becoming SE 10 to 15 kt late in the
afternoon. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves
around 2 ft.
.WED...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Waves 2 to
3 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt, becoming SW
10 to 15 kt after midnight. Waves 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers
and tstms.
.THU...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. A chance of showers.
A chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. A chance of
showers and tstms in the evening.
.FRI...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

ANZ634-242330-
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
702 AM EDT Mon Jun 24 2024

.TODAY...SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming N
5 to 10 kt this afternoon. Waves 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft
at 3 seconds and SE 2 ft at 6 seconds. A chance of showers with a
slight chance of tstms early this morning, then showers and tstms
likely late this morning and early afternoon. A chance of showers
and tstms late.
.TONIGHT...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Wave Detail: NW
1 foot at 3 seconds and SE 1 foot at 7 seconds.
.TUE...N winds 5 kt, becoming SE 10 to 15 kt late in the
afternoon. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Wave Detail: NW 1 foot at 3 seconds
and SE 1 foot at 7 seconds.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Waves
around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 4 seconds.
.WED...SW winds 10 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt late in the
afternoon. Waves 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 6 seconds and
SW 1 foot at 2 seconds.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt, becoming SW
10 to 15 kt after midnight. Waves 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers
and tstms.
.THU...N winds 5 kt. Waves around 2 ft. A chance of showers. A
chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. A chance of
showers and tstms in the evening.
.FRI...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

ANZ650-242330-
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
702 AM EDT Mon Jun 24 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

.TODAY...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming NW 10 to 15 kt late this
morning and afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft,
subsiding to 3 to 4 ft this afternoon. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 7
seconds. A chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms early
this morning, then a chance of showers and tstms late this morning
and early afternoon.
.TONIGHT...NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft, occasionally to
5 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 7 seconds and N 2 ft at 3 seconds.
.TUE...NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt late in the
afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: N 2 ft at 4 seconds and S
2 ft at 7 seconds.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft, occasionally
to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SW 4 ft at 4 seconds and NE 1 foot at 5
seconds.
.WED...S winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft.
Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 5 seconds and E 1 foot at 10 seconds.
.WED NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas
4 to 5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft. A chance of showers and tstms.
.THU...NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NE in the afternoon. Seas
3 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. A chance of showers.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
.FRI...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft, occasionally to
5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE winds 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

ANZ652-242330-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
702 AM EDT Mon Jun 24 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

.TODAY...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming NW 10 to 15 kt late this
morning and afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft,
subsiding to 3 to 4 ft this afternoon. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 7
seconds. A chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms early
this morning, then a chance of showers and tstms late this morning
and early afternoon.
.TONIGHT...NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE
3 ft at 7 seconds and NW 1 foot at 2 seconds.
.TUE...NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt late in the
afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 7 seconds and N
1 foot at 4 seconds.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft, occasionally to
5 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 4 seconds and NE 1 foot at 5
seconds.
.WED...S winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft.
Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 5 seconds and E 1 foot at 10 seconds.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt after
midnight. Seas 4 to 5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft. A chance of
showers and tstms.
.THU...NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming N in the afternoon. Seas
3 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. A chance of showers.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
.FRI...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas around 3 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E winds 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

ANZ654-242330-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
702 AM EDT Mon Jun 24 2024

.TODAY...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt late this
morning, then becoming NW this afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft,
occasionally to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 7 seconds. A chance
of showers and tstms.
.TONIGHT...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE
3 ft at 7 seconds and NW 1 foot at 3 seconds.
.TUE...NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt late in the
afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 7 seconds.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft, occasionally to
5 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 6 seconds and NE 1 foot at 6
seconds.
.WED...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S
3 ft at 6 seconds and E 1 foot at 10 seconds.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt after
midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. A chance of
showers and tstms.
.THU...NW winds 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers. A
chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of
showers and tstms in the evening.
.FRI...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas around 3 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E winds 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

ANZ656-242330-
Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm-
702 AM EDT Mon Jun 24 2024

.TODAY...SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming NW
10 to 15 kt early this afternoon, then becoming N late. Seas 3 to
4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 6 seconds. A
chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms early this
morning, then showers and tstms likely late this morning and
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE
2 ft at 7 seconds and NW 1 foot at 3 seconds.
.TUE...N winds 5 kt, becoming SE 10 to 15 kt late in the
afternoon. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 7 seconds.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas
2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 5 seconds and NE 1 foot at
6 seconds.
.WED...S winds 10 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 6 seconds and NE 1 foot
at 6 seconds.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt after
midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. A chance of
showers after midnight.
.THU...W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming N in the afternoon. Seas
around 2 ft. A chance of showers. A chance of tstms in the
afternoon.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of
showers and tstms.
.FRI...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas around 3 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas around 3 ft.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

ANZ658-242330-
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 nm-
702 AM EDT Mon Jun 24 2024

.TODAY...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt late this
morning and early afternoon, then becoming N 5 to 10 kt late this
afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 4
ft at 7 seconds. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
tstms this morning, then showers and tstms this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...E winds 5 kt, becoming N after midnight. Seas 2 to
3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 7 seconds. A chance of showers and
tstms in the evening.
.TUE...N winds 5 kt, becoming SE 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon.
Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 7 seconds.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE
2 ft at 7 seconds and NE 1 foot at 7 seconds.
.WED...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft
at 6 seconds and NE 1 foot at 6 seconds.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas
3 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. A chance of showers after
midnight.
.THU...W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming N 5 to 10 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers. A chance of tstms
in the afternoon.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers
and tstms.
.FRI...NE winds 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E winds 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

ANZ633-242330-
Currituck Sound-
702 AM EDT Mon Jun 24 2024

.TODAY...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W early this afternoon,
then becoming N late. Waves 1 to 2 ft, diminishing to around 1
foot this afternoon. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
tstms early this morning, then showers and tstms late this morning
and afternoon.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 5 kt, becoming N. Waves 1 foot or less and
light chop. A chance of showers and tstms in the evening.
.TUE...NE winds 5 kt, becoming SE 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon.
Waves 1 foot or less and light chop, building to around 1 foot in
the afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Waves 1 to 2 ft, subsiding to around 1 foot after
midnight.
.WED...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt with gusts up
to 20 kt in the afternoon. Waves around 1 foot, building to 1 to
2 ft in the afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Waves
1 to 2 ft. A chance of showers after midnight.
.THU...W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming N in the afternoon. Waves
around 1 foot. A chance of showers. A chance of tstms in the
afternoon.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 5 kt. Waves 1 foot or less and light chop.
A chance of showers and tstms.
.FRI...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 1 foot.
.FRI NIGHT...E winds 10 kt. Waves around 1 foot.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

ANZ635-242330-
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-
702 AM EDT Mon Jun 24 2024

.TODAY...SW winds 10 kt, becoming NW late this morning and
afternoon. Waves around 1 foot. A slight chance of showers and
tstms until late afternoon.
.TONIGHT...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 1 foot.
.TUE...W winds 5 kt, becoming S 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon.
Waves 1 foot or less and light chop, building to around 1 foot in
the afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 10 kt. Waves around 1 foot.
.WED...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 1 foot. A chance
of showers and tstms.
.THU...N winds 5 kt. Waves 1 foot or less and light chop. A
chance of showers. A chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 1 foot. A chance
of showers and tstms in the evening.
.FRI...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 1 foot.
.FRI NIGHT...SE winds 10 kt. Waves around 1 foot.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

ANZ636-242330-
York River-
702 AM EDT Mon Jun 24 2024

.TODAY...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming N 5 to 10 kt late this
afternoon. Waves 1 to 2 ft, diminishing to around 1 foot late
this morning and afternoon. A slight chance of showers and tstms
early this morning, then a chance of showers and tstms late this
morning and early afternoon.
.TONIGHT...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 1 foot.
.TUE...W winds 5 kt, becoming S 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon.
Waves 1 foot or less and light chop, building to around 1 foot in
the afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 10 kt. Waves around 1 foot.
.WED...SW winds 10 kt. Waves around 1 foot.
.WED NIGHT...SW winds 10 kt. Waves around 1 foot. A chance of
showers and tstms.
.THU...N winds 5 kt. Waves 1 foot or less and light chop. A
chance of showers. A chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 1 foot. A chance
of showers and tstms in the evening.
.FRI...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 1 foot.
.FRI NIGHT...SE winds 10 kt. Waves around 1 foot.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

ANZ637-242330-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
702 AM EDT Mon Jun 24 2024

.TODAY...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming N 5 to 10 kt late this
afternoon. Waves 1 to 2 ft, diminishing to around 1 foot late
this morning and afternoon. A slight chance of showers and tstms
early this morning, then a chance of showers and tstms late this
morning and early afternoon. A slight chance of showers and tstms
late.
.TONIGHT...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 1 foot.
.TUE...W winds 5 kt, becoming S 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon.
Waves 1 foot or less and light chop, building to around 1 foot in
the afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 1 foot.
.WED...SW winds 10 kt. Waves around 1 foot.
.WED NIGHT...SW winds 10 kt. Waves around 1 foot. A chance of
showers and tstms.
.THU...N winds 5 kt. Waves 1 foot or less and light chop. A
chance of showers. A chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 5 kt. Waves 1 foot or less and light chop.
A chance of showers and tstms in the evening.
.FRI...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 1 foot.
.FRI NIGHT...SE winds 10 kt. Waves around 1 foot.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

ANZ638-242330-
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
702 AM EDT Mon Jun 24 2024

.TODAY...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW 5 to 10 kt this
afternoon. Waves 1 to 2 ft. A chance of showers. A slight chance
of tstms early this morning, then a chance of tstms late this
morning and afternoon.
.TONIGHT...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.TUE...N winds 5 kt, becoming SE 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon.
Waves 1 foot.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Waves
1 to 2 ft.
.WED...SW winds 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Waves 1 to 2 ft. A chance of showers and tstms.
.THU...NW winds 5 kt, becoming NE in the afternoon. Waves 1 foot.
A chance of showers. A chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 foot. A chance of
showers and tstms in the evening.
.FRI...NE winds 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE winds 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$