High Surf Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
312 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025
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Maryland Beaches-Accomack-Northampton-
312 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO
7 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip
currents is expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of 10 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the
Coastal Flood Watch, one to three feet of inundation above
ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and
tidal waterways.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia,
Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday
evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 1 PM Wednesday to 7
AM EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Thursday
afternoon through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
may be inundated. Shoreline and dune erosion is likely.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions are expected.
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.
OCEAN CITY INLET MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.5 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/06 PM 3.9 1.4 1.1 1 NONE
20/05 AM 3.3 0.8 1.2 1 NONE
20/07 PM 3.9 1.4 1.0 1 NONE
21/07 AM 3.7 1.2 1.5 1 NONE
21/08 PM 4.9 2.4 2.0 1 MINOR
22/08 AM 4.4 1.9 2.1 1 MINOR
SAXIS VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/10 PM 3.7 1.2 0.9 1-2 NONE
20/11 AM 3.2 0.7 1.0 1 NONE
20/11 PM 3.9 1.4 1.1 2-3 NONE
21/11 AM 3.4 0.9 1.0 4-5 NONE
22/12 AM 4.2 1.7 1.3 4-5 NONE
22/12 PM 4.3 1.8 1.8 3 NONE
NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/08 PM 3.2 1.2 1.1 2 MINOR
20/08 AM 2.8 0.8 1.2 1 NONE
20/09 PM 3.3 1.3 1.2 2-3 MINOR
21/10 AM 3.3 1.3 1.6 5 MINOR
21/10 PM 4.0 2.0 1.9 5 MODERATE
22/10 AM 3.7 1.7 2.0 3-4 MODERATE
CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/06 PM 4.0 1.2 0.5 1 NONE
20/06 AM 3.1 0.3 0.3 1 NONE
20/07 PM 3.8 1.0 0.3 1 NONE
21/07 AM 3.5 0.7 0.6 1 NONE
21/08 PM 5.1 2.3 1.6 1 MODERATE
22/07 AM 4.7 1.9 1.7 1 MINOR
WACHAPREAGUE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/07 PM 6.3 1.8 1.6 1 NONE
20/06 AM 5.2 0.7 1.5 1 NONE
20/07 PM 6.3 1.8 1.5 1 NONE
21/07 AM 5.5 1.0 1.6 1 NONE
21/08 PM 6.9 2.4 2.1 1 MINOR
22/08 AM 6.8 2.3 2.7 1 MINOR
TANGIER ISLAND, VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.4 FT, MODERATE 1.9 FT, MAJOR 2.4 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/10 PM 3.5 1.6 1.6 1 MINOR
20/10 AM 2.9 1.1 1.6 1 NONE
20/11 PM 3.5 1.6 1.6 1 MINOR
21/11 AM 3.1 1.2 1.7 1 NONE
21/11 PM 3.8 2.0 2.0 1 MODERATE
22/12 PM 3.8 2.0 2.3 1 MODERATE
HARBORTON VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.5 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/09 PM 3.6 1.6 1.4 1 NONE
20/10 AM 3.2 1.2 1.4 1 NONE
20/10 PM 3.7 1.7 1.5 1 NONE
21/11 AM 3.7 1.7 1.8 1 NONE
21/11 PM 4.2 2.2 2.0 1 NONE
22/12 PM 4.4 2.4 2.4 1 NONE
KIPTOPEKE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/07 PM 4.3 1.3 1.1 2 NONE
20/07 AM 3.7 0.7 1.1 1 NONE
20/08 PM 4.4 1.4 1.2 3-4 NONE
21/08 AM 4.4 1.4 1.6 5-6 NONE
21/08 PM 5.5 2.5 2.3 5-6 MAJOR
22/09 AM 5.1 2.1 2.2 3-4 MODERATE
OYSTER VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/06 PM 7.0 2.4 1.4 1 MINOR
20/07 AM 5.4 0.8 1.5 1 NONE
20/07 PM 7.1 2.5 1.4 1 MINOR
21/08 AM 6.0 1.4 1.8 1 NONE
21/08 PM 8.4 3.8 2.6 1 MODERATE
22/08 AM 7.0 2.4 2.6 1 MINOR
&&
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