Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Dahlgren Center, VA
April 23, 2025 4:31 AM EDT (08:31 UTC) Change Location
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ANZ536 Tidal Potomac From Indian Head To Cobb Island- 134 Am Edt Wed Apr 23 2025
Overnight - N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
Wed - NE winds around 5 kt. Waves 1 ft.
Wed night - S winds around 5 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.
Thu - SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
Thu night - SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
Fri - SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
Fri night - S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
Sat - W winds 10 kt - .becoming n. Waves 1 ft. Showers. A chance of showers after midnight.
Sun - NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers in the morning.
ANZ500 Synopsis For Flagler Beach To Jupiter Inlet Out To 60 Nm 335 Am Edt Wed Apr 23 2025
Synopsis - High pressure across the western atlantic retreats seaward today. Onshore flow persists becoming breezy to gusty each afternoon as the sea breeze develops. Dry and generally favorable boating conditions prevail.
Gulf stream hazards - None.
the approximate location of the west wall of the gulf stream based on the real time ocean forecast system as of Monday, april 21st, 2025.
45 nautical miles east of ponce inlet. 34 nautical miles east of port canaveral. 25 nautical miles east of sebastian inlet. 14 nautical miles east of fort pierce inlet. 8 nautical miles east of saint lucie inlet.
the approximate location of the west wall of the gulf stream based on the real time ocean forecast system as of Monday, april 21st, 2025.
45 nautical miles east of ponce inlet. 34 nautical miles east of port canaveral. 25 nautical miles east of sebastian inlet. 14 nautical miles east of fort pierce inlet. 8 nautical miles east of saint lucie inlet.
7 Day Forecast for Marine Location Near Dahlgren Center, VA

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Dahlgren Click for Map Wed -- 04:02 AM EDT Moonrise Wed -- 05:54 AM EDT 0.24 feet Low Tide Wed -- 06:21 AM EDT Sunrise Wed -- 11:55 AM EDT 1.70 feet High Tide Wed -- 03:08 PM EDT Moonset Wed -- 06:22 PM EDT 0.11 feet Low Tide Wed -- 07:52 PM EDT Sunset Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION |   |
Dahlgren, Upper Machodoc Creek, Virginia, Tide feet
12 am |
1.6 |
1 am |
1.4 |
2 am |
1.2 |
3 am |
0.8 |
4 am |
0.5 |
5 am |
0.3 |
6 am |
0.2 |
7 am |
0.3 |
8 am |
0.6 |
9 am |
1 |
10 am |
1.4 |
11 am |
1.6 |
12 pm |
1.7 |
1 pm |
1.6 |
2 pm |
1.3 |
3 pm |
1 |
4 pm |
0.6 |
5 pm |
0.3 |
6 pm |
0.1 |
7 pm |
0.2 |
8 pm |
0.4 |
9 pm |
0.7 |
10 pm |
1.2 |
11 pm |
1.5 |
Colonial Beach Click for Map Wed -- 04:01 AM EDT Moonrise Wed -- 05:27 AM EDT 0.25 feet Low Tide Wed -- 06:20 AM EDT Sunrise Wed -- 11:28 AM EDT 1.69 feet High Tide Wed -- 03:08 PM EDT Moonset Wed -- 05:55 PM EDT 0.13 feet Low Tide Wed -- 07:51 PM EDT Sunset Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION |   |
Colonial Beach, Potomac River, Virginia, Tide feet
12 am |
1.5 |
1 am |
1.3 |
2 am |
1 |
3 am |
0.7 |
4 am |
0.4 |
5 am |
0.3 |
6 am |
0.3 |
7 am |
0.5 |
8 am |
0.8 |
9 am |
1.2 |
10 am |
1.5 |
11 am |
1.7 |
12 pm |
1.7 |
1 pm |
1.5 |
2 pm |
1.2 |
3 pm |
0.8 |
4 pm |
0.5 |
5 pm |
0.2 |
6 pm |
0.1 |
7 pm |
0.2 |
8 pm |
0.5 |
9 pm |
0.9 |
10 pm |
1.4 |
11 pm |
1.7 |
Area Discussion for Baltimore, MD/Washington
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FXUS61 KLWX 230601 AFDLWX
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 201 AM EDT Wed Apr 23 2025
SYNOPSIS
High pressure will build in from the north today into Thursday.
As a low pressure system approaches from the west, a warm front will lift through on Friday, followed by a cold front on Saturday. Canadian high pressure settles in on Sunday into early next week.
SHORT TERM /THROUGH FRIDAY/
Latest satellite imagery shows a slew of cirrus clouds spanning much of the Mid-Atlantic. A very dry airmass resides over the region as subsidence continues to dominate on the north side of an area of low pressure slowly moving offshore the VA/NC border.
The dry airmass is reflected in latest ACARS as well as sfc Td obs (upper 30s to low 40s). Clouds should thin through the day today as the cold front associated with aforementioned area of low pressure sags further south and high pressure builds in from the north.
Thu will feature more sun with only patchy high clouds expected with continued dry wx. Today & Thu will be very similar temperature wise, with highs in the low to mid 70s today, and a couple degrees warmer Thu. Lows will be in the upper 40s to mid 50s both nights. RH values will fall into the 30% range each afternoon, but the lack of wind and increasing green- up should prevent any widespread fire weather concerns.
As low pressure moves toward the upper Great Lakes Thu night, the frontal zone to the south and west will begin lifting north as a warm front. While clouds may start to increase, any rain will likely hold off until Fri afternoon/evening. However, not looking at any widespread rain until the cold front moves through Sat.
LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/
Sharp cold front associated with a southern Ontario and northern New England upper low will cross the area around 18Z Sat with showers and possible t-storms impacting the fcst area during the morning into early afternoon. High pressure builds over the area Sat night through Monday morning supporting cooler temperatures and fair weather conditions. High pressure will move offshore Monday afternoon with srly flow developing and returning moisture into the area. Another cold front will cross the area during the middle of next week bringing the next chance of showers for Wed night and Thu of next week.
AVIATION /05Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/
VFR conditions are likely through Thu as high pressure builds nearby. Calm winds through daybreak become light out of the E/NE today, before becoming more SE'ly Thu. As a warm front approaches, overrunning moisture could result in some sub- VFR ceilings by late Thu night into Fri. Any restrictions associated with rain showers likely wait til late Fri.
Sub-VFR conditions likely continue into Sat as a cold front approaches and moves through the terminals. Southerly winds ahead of the front shift to west/northwesterly in the wake of the frontal passage. Showers and thunderstorms are possible Sat. VFR conditions return Sun.
MARINE
Monitoring the potential for northerly channeling down the bay in the predawn as low pressure moves off the coast. May best be handled with an MWS if it materializes given anticipated short duration.
Otherwise, high pressure will build across the area today and Thu, resulting in light winds. NE to E winds Wed will become SE by Thu.
SCA criteria winds are possible on Fri due to southerly channeling ahead of a cold front. Showers and thunderstorms impact the waters Fri and Sat with winds shifting to northwesterly in the wake of the front. Small Craft Advisories are likely on Sat.
LWX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
DC...None.
MD...None.
VA...None.
WV...None.
MARINE...None.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 201 AM EDT Wed Apr 23 2025
SYNOPSIS
High pressure will build in from the north today into Thursday.
As a low pressure system approaches from the west, a warm front will lift through on Friday, followed by a cold front on Saturday. Canadian high pressure settles in on Sunday into early next week.
SHORT TERM /THROUGH FRIDAY/
Latest satellite imagery shows a slew of cirrus clouds spanning much of the Mid-Atlantic. A very dry airmass resides over the region as subsidence continues to dominate on the north side of an area of low pressure slowly moving offshore the VA/NC border.
The dry airmass is reflected in latest ACARS as well as sfc Td obs (upper 30s to low 40s). Clouds should thin through the day today as the cold front associated with aforementioned area of low pressure sags further south and high pressure builds in from the north.
Thu will feature more sun with only patchy high clouds expected with continued dry wx. Today & Thu will be very similar temperature wise, with highs in the low to mid 70s today, and a couple degrees warmer Thu. Lows will be in the upper 40s to mid 50s both nights. RH values will fall into the 30% range each afternoon, but the lack of wind and increasing green- up should prevent any widespread fire weather concerns.
As low pressure moves toward the upper Great Lakes Thu night, the frontal zone to the south and west will begin lifting north as a warm front. While clouds may start to increase, any rain will likely hold off until Fri afternoon/evening. However, not looking at any widespread rain until the cold front moves through Sat.
LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/
Sharp cold front associated with a southern Ontario and northern New England upper low will cross the area around 18Z Sat with showers and possible t-storms impacting the fcst area during the morning into early afternoon. High pressure builds over the area Sat night through Monday morning supporting cooler temperatures and fair weather conditions. High pressure will move offshore Monday afternoon with srly flow developing and returning moisture into the area. Another cold front will cross the area during the middle of next week bringing the next chance of showers for Wed night and Thu of next week.
AVIATION /05Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/
VFR conditions are likely through Thu as high pressure builds nearby. Calm winds through daybreak become light out of the E/NE today, before becoming more SE'ly Thu. As a warm front approaches, overrunning moisture could result in some sub- VFR ceilings by late Thu night into Fri. Any restrictions associated with rain showers likely wait til late Fri.
Sub-VFR conditions likely continue into Sat as a cold front approaches and moves through the terminals. Southerly winds ahead of the front shift to west/northwesterly in the wake of the frontal passage. Showers and thunderstorms are possible Sat. VFR conditions return Sun.
MARINE
Monitoring the potential for northerly channeling down the bay in the predawn as low pressure moves off the coast. May best be handled with an MWS if it materializes given anticipated short duration.
Otherwise, high pressure will build across the area today and Thu, resulting in light winds. NE to E winds Wed will become SE by Thu.
SCA criteria winds are possible on Fri due to southerly channeling ahead of a cold front. Showers and thunderstorms impact the waters Fri and Sat with winds shifting to northwesterly in the wake of the front. Small Craft Advisories are likely on Sat.
LWX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
DC...None.
MD...None.
VA...None.
WV...None.
MARINE...None.
Stations | Dist | Age | Wind | Air | Water | Waves | inHg | DewPt |
NCDV2 | 0 mi | 44 min | 0G | 65°F | 30.10 | |||
SLIM2 - 8577330 - Solomons Island, MD | 31 mi | 44 min | NW 1G | 58°F | 30.11 | |||
COVM2 - 8577018 - Cove Point LNG Pier, MD | 35 mi | 44 min | NNW 7G | 30.12 | ||||
44062 - Gooses Reef, MD | 36 mi | 32 min | NNW 9.7G | 60°F | 60°F | |||
BSLM2 - Chesapeake Bay, MD | 36 mi | 62 min | 0 | 57°F | 30.09 | 48°F | ||
LWTV2 - 8635750 - Lewisetta, VA | 37 mi | 44 min | NNW 2.9G | 67°F | 30.11 | |||
WASD2 - 8594900 - Washington, DC | 38 mi | 44 min | NW 1.9G | 63°F | 30.14 | |||
44042 - Potomac, MD | 42 mi | 32 min | N 12G | 64°F | 61°F |
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