Hampton County, VA · Chesapeake Bay

Buckroe Beach

Hampton's historic Bay beach — family-oriented, wide sand, calm water, public fishing pier, and one of the only Hampton Roads beaches with abundant free parking (588 spaces). Seasonal food vendors, chair and umbrella rentals, sand-ready mobility chairs, foot-wash stations, bike-repair stations, and summer concerts at the outdoor stage.

Eats & Drinks 6 Charters & Tours 2

Today's Conditions

Great day for a beach walk.

6.6ft waves · 61°F air · 70°F water

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind around 13 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph.

Weather

61°F air — chilly for a beach day
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

70°F water — swimmable, refreshing

Safety

6.6ft waves — big surf — strong currents, expert swimmers only

53 /100

43 Swim

55 Sunbathe

72 Walk

38 Fish

72 Photo

Best for walking today

Water level 0.6 ft above predicted

Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.

NOAA station 8638610 · Observed 1.00 ft · Predicted 0.43 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

61°F

Partly Cloudy

Wind

13 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

Air Quality

28 Good

Ozone · Hampton Roads

UV Peak

3 Moderate

Peaks 11 AM · burn in ~67m

Burn-free before 10 AM & after 02 PM

Tomorrow

61°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

70°F

Refreshing

Next High Tide

7:43 PM

2.5 ft · in 1.2h

Water Quality

No recent sample

Last reading 2mo ago: clean

USGS · not a current condition

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:35 AM

Sunset

5:02 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
1:05 AM	Low	0.2 ft
7:32 AM	High	3.1 ft
1:54 PM	Low	0.3 ft
7:43 PM	High	2.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:47 AM	Low	0.2 ft
8:13 AM	High	3.1 ft
2:38 PM	Low	0.3 ft
8:25 PM	High	2.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:27 AM	Low	0.2 ft
8:51 AM	High	3.1 ft
3:18 PM	Low	0.3 ft
9:04 PM	High	2.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:04 AM	Low	0.2 ft
9:27 AM	High	3.0 ft
3:55 PM	Low	0.3 ft
9:42 PM	High	2.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:39 AM	Low	0.3 ft
10:03 AM	High	2.9 ft
4:32 PM	Low	0.4 ft
10:20 PM	High	2.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:13 AM	Low	0.4 ft
10:41 AM	High	2.8 ft
5:10 PM	Low	0.5 ft
11:01 PM	High	2.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:50 AM	Low	0.5 ft
11:20 AM	High	2.7 ft
5:51 PM	Low	0.5 ft
11:44 PM	High	2.1 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8638610, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Nov 7

61°

Sunny

Sun Nov 8

61°

Sunny

Mon Nov 9

62°

Sunny

Tue Nov 10

67°

Sunny

Wed Nov 11

65°

Sunny

Thu Nov 12

63°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

18%

Fri Nov 13

56°

Chance Rain Showers

26%

What to Bring Today

Nothing unusual - conditions are unremarkable today.

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Best Fishing Times Today

Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.

Major

9:10 PM - 11:10 PM

Minor

4:40 AM - 5:40 AM

Major

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Minor

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Beach Info

Parking

588 free parking spaces.

Dogs

Dogs prohibited east of 1st St (beach, boardwalk, greenspace) May 15 – Sep 15. Leashed off-season. Never on the playground.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

100 S First St, Hampton, VA 23664

Amenities

lifeguardsfishing pierplaygroundpicnic sheltersmobility chairsbeach rentalsfood vendorsfoot washbike repairbandstandrestroomsoutdoor showers

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Buckroe Beach today?

Buckroe Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

Is Buckroe Beach dog-friendly?

Dogs prohibited east of 1st St (beach, boardwalk, greenspace) May 15 – Sep 15. Leashed off-season. Never on the playground.

Is there an entry fee at Buckroe Beach?

Entry to Buckroe Beach is free.

Are there lifeguards at Buckroe Beach?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Buckroe Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Buckroe Beach?

Amenities at Buckroe Beach include lifeguards, fishing pier, playground, picnic shelters, mobility chairs, beach rentals, food vendors, foot wash.

When is the water warmest at Buckroe Beach?

The Chesapeake warms quickly — water temperatures peak in late July and August, typically 78-82°F. Swimming comfortable from mid-June through September.

Where is Buckroe Beach located?

Buckroe Beach is in Hampton County, VA, at 100 S First St, Hampton, VA 23664.