Virginia Beach, VA Marine Weather and Tide Forecast
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Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Virginia Beach, VA


December 10, 2023 9:12 PM EST (02:12 UTC)
Sunrise 7:04AM   Sunset 4:49PM   Moonrise  4:39AM   Moonset 2:55PM 

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ANZ656 Coastal Waters From Cape Charles Light To Virginia- North Carolina Border Out To 20 Nm- 648 Pm Est Sun Dec 10 2023
.tornado watch 721 in effect until 8 pm est this evening...
.small craft advisory in effect until 7 pm est this evening...
.gale warning in effect through Monday afternoon...
Tonight..S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 30 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt late this evening, then becoming sw 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt after midnight, becoming nw with gusts to 45 kt late. Seas 5 to 6 ft, building to 6 to 8 ft after midnight. Dominant period 6 seconds. Showers with a chance of tstms this evening, then rain with a chance of tstms after midnight. Vsby 1 to 3 nm late this evening and overnight.
Mon..NW winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Dominant period 9 seconds. Rain in the morning.
Mon night..NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Dominant period 9 seconds.
Tue..N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming sw in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Mainly se swell. Dominant period 9 seconds.
Tue night..SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Mainly se swell. Dominant period 9 seconds.
Wed..W winds 10 kt, becoming nw in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
Wed night..N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
Thu..N winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
Thu night..N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

ANZ600 648 Pm Est Sun Dec 10 2023
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..
strong cold front will cross the region tonight with gusty winds shifting out of the northwest. Rain comes to an end Monday morning as high pressure builds in from the west to start the week. Improved boating conditions expected for most of the week.


7 Day Forecast for Marine Location Near Virginia Beach, VA
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Area Discussion for - Wakefield, VA
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FXUS61 KAKQ 110147 AFDAKQ

AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION National Weather Service Wakefield VA 847 PM EST Sun Dec 10 2023

SYNOPSIS
A strong cold front will cross the area overnight. Widespread rain is expected across the area ahead of and behind the front, with locally heavy rain possible at times. Gusty northwest winds are expected behind the cold front. Cooler air will move in behind the front with a changeover to snow possible for some.
Drier weather returns Monday through Saturday.

NEAR TERM /THROUGH MONDAY/
As of 845 PM EST Sunday...

Evening wx analysis shows that the well advertised cold front is now entering our CWA from the NW, and has crossed portions of Louisa/Caroline Counties. Aloft, the strong shortwave has begun to take on a negative tilt as it approaches from the SW (and is still currently over GA). Surface-based instability has waned with the loss of daytime heating, and the latest SPC Mesoanalysis shows 100-200 J/kg of SBCAPE over SE VA/NE NC, with little to no SBCAPE along and west of I-95. The front will cross the area from NW-SE between now and 2 AM. Expect a quick ~15F temperature drop following the FROPA along with a 1-2 hour period of gusty NW winds on the order of 35-45+ mph. This will be handed with SPSs if needed (and there is an outside chc that a Severe Tstm Warning or two will be needed for gusts with the front if they are considerably higher than expected).

Precipitation will become stratiform following the FROPA, and am still expecting the stratiform precip to continue into early Mon AM behind the front as moisture wraps around a strengthening low pressure system as it moves up the coast. The fgen band is expected to be strong with enough lift for dynamic cooling within the NW portion of the rain band. As such, CAMs continue to show the potential for rain to change over to snow late tonight into early Monday morning. However, temps are expected to be very marginal with forecast soundings showing sfc temps/dew points around 34F under the snow bands. While dynamic cooling may drop temps to 33-34F, as soon as precip rates lighten up, temps are expected to rise to around 35-36F with any snow ending as light rain/drizzle. Given the warm, wet ground/road temps along with temps likely not dropping below freezing, if there is accumulation, it will be likely be mainly on grassy or elevated surfaces with less of a road impact. The highest confidence in a changeover to snow is across the N Piedmont E to the Northern Neck (including the Richmond metro).
Since this will be a rate- driven event, confidence is low regarding any accumulation. Would not be surprised if someone ends up with around an inch of snow (best chances in the N portions of the FA N of Richmond) but most areas will likely see less. While roads should remain relatively clear/wet, the snow will be heavy wet snow and come down in a heavy burst, likely limiting visibility. The precipitation is forecast to end from W to E between 6-8 AM. Lows are forecast to fall to around 33F NW to the upper 30s SE.

SHORT TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/
As of 350 PM EST Sunday...

As the low moves offshore Mon, drier air filters into the region with clear skies by the late morning/early afternoon. Temps will be cool Mon and Tues with highs in the upper 40s N to lower 50s S under clear skies due to high pressure overhead. Wed will be slightly milder in the lower 50s N to mid 50s S. Given high pressure overhead, cold temps are expected each night with lows in the low- mid 20s inland and upper 20s to lower 30s along the coast Mon night and mid-upper 20s inland with low-mid 30s along the coast Tues night.

LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY/
As of 400 PM EST Sunday...

High pressure dominates the local weather through Sat with dry conditions expected. The GFS shows a coastal low impacting the area Sun into Mon while the EURO is dry and the Canadian is in between (only impacting SE portions of the FA). Given low confidence, have stuck with NBM PoPs which show PoPs increasing Sun into Mon.
Otherwise, a cold front moves through Wed into Wed night with colder weather on Thu with highs in the mid 40s. Highs in the lower 50s Fri, lower 50s NW to upper 50s SE Sat, and mid 50s NW to lower 60s SE Sun. Lows in the low-mid 20s inland with low-mid 30s along the coast Wed night, lower 20s inland with lower 30s along the coast Thu night (some isolated upper teens possible), upper 20s inland to mid 30s along the coast Fri night, lower 30s inland to upper 30s to around 40F along the coast Sat night, and upper 30s NW to lower 40s SE Sun night.

AVIATION /02Z MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/
As of 620 PM EST Sunday...

A mix of MVFR and IFR conditions will persist through tonight, though anticipate most terminals becoming IFR after 03z.
Currently, winds are S at 5-10kt inland, with speeds of 15-20kt with gusts up to 25kt at ORF and SBY. Rounds of rain will continue through the night ahead of and behind a strong cold front. Occasional drops in VIS will be likely in any steadier rain. As the front pushes through from NW to SE beginning after 03z, winds will abruptly shift out of the NW and increase to 15-25kt with gusts up to 25-30+ kt. The highest speeds will be likely at ORF and along the coast. LLWS is expected as well into early tonight at SBY, ORF, and ECG. As the storm system moves away from the local area late into early Mon morning, rain may mix with or change to all snow across the Piedmont, with a rain/snow mix possible at RIC (10-12z but maybe as early as 9z). Rain/snow tapers off by 13z with clearing expected Mon and a return to VFR conditions. NW winds will gradually subside through the day.

Looking ahead: Primarily VFR conditions are expected for the rest of the week as high pressure dominates the local weather.

MARINE
As of 300 PM EST Sunday...

Forecast remains on track this afternoon with a strong cold front approaching from the west. Southerly flow is streaming in across the area, though remaining within low-end SCA thresholds so far. Winds are currently 12-18kt with gusts to 20-25kt, with seas around 3-5ft and waves of 1-2ft. Expect all of these values to increase as we go through the evening hours as the cold front gets closer, with seas becoming 7-9ft north and 6-8ft south, and waves of 4-5ft in the Mouth of the Bay and 3-4ft in the lower and middle Bay.
Showers and thunderstorms will persist into the evening and early overnight hours ahead and along the front. Strong, erratic gusts will be possible in the stronger cells.

The front looks to push through the local waters after 10pm. This will result in an abrupt wind shift out of the northwest. All waters will see wind speeds increase along and behind the frontal passage, thus, Gale Warnings are in effect for the coastal waters, Bay, rivers, and Currituck Sound for late this evening into mid-day Monday. Expect northwesterly winds of 25-30kt with gusts upwards of 35-45kt possible during this period. Currently think those highest gusts will occur with the initial surge behind the frontal passage as the stronger flow aloft mixes down to the surface. Winds will subside slightly back into SCA thresholds (18-24kt with gusts to 25-30kt) after mid-day/early afternoon on Monday. SCAs will be needed during this time frame as it will take until later Monday evening or thereafter to decrease winds back to 10-15kt and below any criteria. Beyond this system, high pressure will linger over the region through late week with much improved boating conditions.

AKQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
MD...None.
NC...None.
VA...None.
MARINE...Gale Warning until 1 PM EST Monday for ANZ630-631-650-652-654- 656.
Small Craft Advisory until 10 PM EST this evening for ANZ632- 634>638-658.
Gale Warning until 10 AM EST Monday for ANZ632-634-638-658.
Small Craft Advisory until 1 AM EST Monday for ANZ633.
Gale Warning from 1 AM to 10 AM EST Monday for ANZ633.
Gale Warning until 7 AM EST Monday for ANZ635>637.


Weather Reporting Stations
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Stations Dist Age Wind Air TempWater Temp WavesinHgDewPt
CHYV2 - 8638999 - Cape Henry, VA 7 mi54 min S 8G11 29.75
44064 13 mi48 min S 12G16 57°F 52°F1 ft
44099 - Cape Henry, VA (147) 15 mi46 min 53°F5 ft
CHBV2 15 mi54 min S 12G14 29.68
44087 16 mi46 min 52°F2 ft
MNPV2 - 8639348 - Money Point, VA 17 mi54 min S 5.1G11 53°F29.72
CRYV2 - 8638595 - South Craney Island, VA 19 mi54 min S 12G15 29.72
SWPV2 - 8638610 - Sewells Point, VA 20 mi54 min 51°F29.75
WDSV2 - 8638614 - Willoughby Deguassing , VA 20 mi54 min S 14G17 29.72
KPTV2 - 8632200 - Kiptopeke, VA 23 mi60 min S 14G16 52°F29.68
DOMV2 - 8638511 - Dominion Terminal Association, VA 25 mi54 min S 13G15 29.73
44072 30 mi48 min S 16G19 56°F 51°F2 ft
YKTV2 - 8637689 - Yorktown, VA 38 mi54 min S 11G14 51°F29.65
44100 - Duck FRF 26m, NC (430) 45 mi72 min 59°F 55°F6 ft
44056 - Duck FRF, NC 46 mi46 min 56°F4 ft
DUKN7 - Duck Pier, NC - 8651370 46 mi54 min S 16G20 56°F29.77
RPLV2 - 8632837 - Rappahannock Light, VA 49 mi54 min SSE 20G22 29.74

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Wind History for Cape Henry, VA
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Airport Reports
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AirportDistAgeWind ktVisSkyWeatherTempDewPtRHinHg
KNTU OCEANA NAS /APOLLO SOUCEK FIELD/,VA 3 sm16 minSSW 13G2110 smOvercast66°F64°F94%29.72
KORF NORFOLK INTL,VA 12 sm13 minSSW 1410 smOvercast66°F63°F88%29.70
KNFE FENTRESS NALF,VA 13 sm16 minS 12G189 smOvercast Lt Rain 66°F63°F88%29.73
KNGU NORFOLK NS (CHAMBERS FLD),VA 18 sm13 minS 11G2010 smOvercast66°F64°F94%29.71
KCPK CHESAPEAKE RGNL,VA 21 sm17 minS 09G1510 smMostly Cloudy64°F63°F94%29.72

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Tide / Current for Virginia Beach, Virginia
   
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Virginia Beach
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Sun -- 04:38 AM EST     Moonrise
Sun -- 05:18 AM EST     3.78 feet High Tide
Sun -- 07:05 AM EST     Sunrise
Sun -- 11:44 AM EST     0.27 feet Low Tide
Sun -- 02:55 PM EST     Moonset
Sun -- 04:47 PM EST     Sunset
Sun -- 05:35 PM EST     2.93 feet High Tide
Sun -- 11:29 PM EST     0.11 feet Low Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Virginia Beach, Virginia, Tide feet
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Tide / Current for Chesapeake Bay Entrance, Virginia Current
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Chesapeake Bay Entrance
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Sun -- 03:02 AM EST     0.00 knots Slack
Sun -- 04:39 AM EST     Moonrise
Sun -- 05:51 AM EST     0.98 knots Max Flood
Sun -- 07:06 AM EST     Sunrise
Sun -- 09:20 AM EST     -0.00 knots Slack
Sun -- 12:39 PM EST     -1.14 knots Max Ebb
Sun -- 02:54 PM EST     Moonset
Sun -- 04:04 PM EST     0.00 knots Slack
Sun -- 04:47 PM EST     Sunset
Sun -- 06:09 PM EST     0.55 knots Max Flood
Sun -- 08:45 PM EST     -0.00 knots Slack
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Chesapeake Bay Entrance, Virginia Current, knots
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