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List of Water Temperature observations (at bottom of page/list)

Latest Marine Discussion:

.MARINE... High pressure moving offshore will produce south to southwest winds across the waters through Thursday. Winds are gusting around 20 knots occasionally this afternoon, with a Marine Weather Statement in effect for small craft exercising caution. SCA conditions are possible across all of the waters Thursday afternoon, then again Thursday night into Friday as a strong cold front moves through the area. A brisk northwesterly wind continues into Saturday with Small Craft Advisories likely needed through the afternoon hours. Winds shift to southerly on Sunday, but stay below advisory levels. Another ramp up is possible early next week with a shift to southwesterlies ensue. Update as of: 302 PM EDT Wed Mar 25 2026

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[LWX marine zones]

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Marine Forecasts for the Lower Chesapeake Bay and Eastern VA Rivers

(These forecasts are provided by the Weather Forecast Office in Wakefield, VA)

Lower Chesapeake Bay

Smith Point to Windmill Point

Windmill Point to New Point Comfort

New Point Comfort to Little Creek

Little Creek to Cape Henry Incl. CBBT

Eastern VA Rivers

Rappahannock River (Urbanna-Windmill Pt)

York River

James River (Jamestown-James River Bridge)

James River (James River Bridge-HRBT)

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