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Hampton County, VA · Chesapeake Bay
Buckroe Beach
100 S First St, Hampton, VA 23664
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.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
79% rain · Thunderstorms · NWS alert active
Full NWS forecast for Today
Showers and thunderstorms before 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. East wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. East wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Weather
- 79°F air — ideal beach weather
- 79% rain — wet day — beach day is off
Water
- 80°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- NWS alert active — coastal flood statement issued july 12 at 4:03am edt until july 12 at 10:00pm edt by nws wakefield va
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0 Swim
19 Sunbathe
0 Walk
0 Fish
19 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Coastal Flooding Coastal Flood Statement
Coastal Flood Statement issued July 12 at 4:03AM EDT until July 12 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Surry, James City, Newport News, Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, Norfolk and Portsmouth Counties, and Chesapeake and Suffolk. * WHEN...This evening. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
79°F
Light Drizzle
Wind
8 to 17 mph
E
Rain
79%
Today
UV Peak
4 Moderate
Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~50m
Burn-free before 10 AM & after 02 PM
Tomorrow
78°F
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
80°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
8:10 PM
3.1 ft · in 5.0h
Sea Nettles
No nettles expected
5% probability · York Spit buoy
Water Quality
Clean
25 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 5w ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:54 AM
Sunset
8:26 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
78°
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
47%
23
82°
Mostly Sunny
9%
81
89°
Sunny
4%
80
91°
Sunny
5%
78
90°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
16%
43
91°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
26%
34
What to Bring Today
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 8 to 17 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 80°F
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 79% chance of rain
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
9:50 PM - 11:50 PM
Minor
3:10 AM - 4:10 AM
Major
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Minor
7:00 PM - 8:00 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
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.
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