NWS Marine Forecast


   ANZ600-130315-  1043 AM EDT Tue May 12 2026    .Synopsis for Fenwick Island DE to Currituck Beach Light NC out 60  nautical miles including Virginia portion of the Chesapeake Bay,  Currituck Sound and portions of the James, York, and Rappahannock  Rivers...    High pressure returns today with diminishing winds. The high  slides offshore this evening into Wednesday, with elevated  southerly winds expected in advance of an approaching cold front.  Small craft conditions are possible this evening but are more  likely during the day Wednesday.    $$
   ANZ630-130315-  Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-  1043 AM EDT Tue May 12 2026    REST OF TODAY  N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SE late. Waves  1 foot.  TONIGHT  S winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt after  midnight. Waves 2 to 3 ft.  WED  S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves 3 to  4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft.  WED NIGHT  S winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt after  midnight. Gusts up to 25 kt. Waves 3 to 4 ft, occasionally to  5 ft. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers after  midnight.  THU  NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Waves 2 to  3 ft. Showers likely in the morning.  THU NIGHT  NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves  2 to 3 ft.  FRI  NW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt in the  afternoon. Gusts up to 25 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.  FRI NIGHT  SW winds 5 kt. Waves 1 foot.  SAT  SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Gusts up to 15 kt in the afternoon.  Waves 1 foot.  SAT NIGHT  SW winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 15 kt. Waves  1 foot.    $$