NWS Marine Forecast


   ANZ600-230330-  1003 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026    .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...    High pressure moves farther offshore this morning. Strong cold  advection is expected Friday night and early Saturday with  increasing northerly winds. Another stronger storm system likely  impacts the region this weekend into early next week.    $$
   ANZ650-230330-  Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out  20 nm-  1003 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026    REST OF TODAY  W winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt  late. Gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft, occasionally to 6 ft.  Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 5 seconds and SE 3 ft at 10 seconds.  TONIGHT  NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming N after midnight. Seas  2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 10 seconds.  FRI  N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the  afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 10 seconds and  N 1 foot at 3 seconds.  FRI NIGHT  NW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas  5 to 6 ft, occasionally to 9 ft. Wave Detail: N 5 ft at 5 seconds  and SE 3 ft at 10 seconds.  SAT  N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the  afternoon. Seas 5 to 6 ft, occasionally to 9 ft. Wave Detail: N  5 ft at 5 seconds and SE 2 ft at 11 seconds.  SAT NIGHT  NE winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt  after midnight. Seas 5 to 6 ft, occasionally to 9 ft. Wave  Detail: NE 4 ft at 6 seconds and SE 2 ft at 11 seconds. Snow  likely in the evening, then snow after midnight. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.  SUN  NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 6 to  7 ft, occasionally to 10 ft, building to 7 to 9 ft, occasionally  to 13 ft in the afternoon. Snow in the morning. Rain. Vsby 1 to  3 NM.  SUN NIGHT  N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas  7 to 9 ft, occasionally to 13 ft. Rain in the evening, then a  chance of rain and snow after midnight. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.  MON  NW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 6 to  8 ft, occasionally to 12 ft. A chance of snow in the morning.  MON NIGHT  NW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas  6 to 7 ft, occasionally to 10 ft.    $$