Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1034 PM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025
VAZ099-100-021045-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.CF.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-251002T0300Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-251002T1000Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0023.000000T0000Z-251003T0000Z/
Accomack-Northampton-
1034 PM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to
11 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement,
dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Thursday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1034 PM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025
VAZ098-021045-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-251003T0000Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-251002T1000Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0023.000000T0000Z-251003T0000Z/
Virginia Beach-
1034 PM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7
to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement,
dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to
one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Virginia Beach.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT
Thursday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Thursday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low
threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water
above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads
and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns
near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
erosion.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
SEWELLS POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.7 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/05 AM 4.4 1.6 2.1 4 NONE
02/06 PM 4.7 1.9 1.9 2 MINOR
03/06 AM 4.0 1.2 1.5 2 NONE
03/06 PM 4.0 1.2 1.2 1 NONE
04/07 AM 3.7 0.9 0.9 1 NONE
04/07 PM 3.6 0.8 0.6 1 NONE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.1 FT, MODERATE 2.6 FT, MAJOR 3.1 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/05 AM 4.4 1.5 2.0 4-5 NONE
02/05 PM 4.7 1.8 1.8 4-5 NONE
03/05 AM 4.1 1.2 1.5 3 NONE
03/06 PM 4.2 1.3 1.1 2 NONE
04/06 AM 3.7 0.8 0.8 2 NONE
04/06 PM 3.7 0.8 0.6 2 NONE
LYNNHAVEN INLET VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/05 AM 4.6 1.9 2.4 1 MINOR
02/05 PM 4.6 1.9 2.1 1 MINOR
03/05 AM 3.9 1.2 1.6 1 NONE
03/07 PM 3.9 1.2 1.2 1 NONE
04/07 AM 3.5 0.8 0.9 1 NONE
04/07 PM 3.5 0.8 0.7 1 NONE
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1034 PM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025
MDZ025-021045-
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/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0023.000000T0000Z-251003T0000Z/
Maryland Beaches-
1034 PM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6
to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement,
dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...The Maryland Beaches.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Thursday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1034 PM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025
NCZ102-021045-
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/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0023.000000T0000Z-251003T0000Z/
Eastern Currituck-
1034 PM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7
to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Eastern Currituck County.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Thursday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
815 PM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025
NCZ203-022100-
/O.EXP.KMHX.BH.S.0077.000000T0000Z-251002T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0078.251002T0015Z-251003T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-251004T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-251004T1200Z/
Northern Outer Banks-
815 PM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above
ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7
to 10 feet in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT
Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated
road closures possible. Dangerous swimming and surfing
conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep
even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
