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Latest Marine Discussion:

.MARINE... High pressure moving across the area will result in light and somewhat erratic winds through early Thursday morning (generally south shifting to northwest at 5 knots or less). A cold front will cross the waters Thursday resulting in increasing winds and a more steady northwest direction. Gusts of 20 to 25 knots will be common, with a few gusts around 30 knots possible through early Thursday evening before winds diminish. Low pressure will pass to the south Friday and a weak front will cross from west to east. Winds will be generally light during this time - south Friday, then northwest Friday night. Some snow or a wintry mix may make it into the area Friday as the low passes to the south, most likely over the waters in the vicinity of southern Maryland. Sub SCA level north to northwesterly winds are expected throughout the weekend. SCA level winds look to return to the waters Monday through Wednesday as a series of fronts pass through. Update as of: 914 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

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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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