66°
Rain Showers Likely
62%
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Northampton County · Chesapeake Bay
Cape Charles Beach
Half-mile sandy beach fronting the historic Eastern Shore town of Cape Charles. Renovated waterfront, restaurants, a working harbor, and genuinely spectacular Chesapeake sunsets. One of the most underrated small beach towns on the Bay.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
28 mph wind · 62% rain
Weather
- 66°F air — cool but workable
- 62% rain — rain likely at some point
- 28 mph wind — strong wind — umbrellas will flip
Water
- 64°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
23 /100
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20 Swim
10 Sunbathe
40 Walk
59 Photo
Best for photography today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
66°F
Clear
Wind
17 to 28 mph
W
Rain
62%
Sunday
UV Peak
3 Moderate
Peaks 01 PM · burn in ~67m
Tomorrow
57°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Water
Water Temp
64°F
Cold
Next High Tide
10:45 PM
3.2 ft · in 4m
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:25 AM
Sunset
7:41 PM
Moon · 3%
New Moon
Spring tides — bigger range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:31 AM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 10:27 AM | High | 2.6 ft |
| 4:26 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 10:45 PM | High | 3.2 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
57°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
15%
59
54°
Sunny
1%
50
69°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
20%
52
65°
Sunny
2%
67
70°
Sunny
5%
67
70°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
30%
61
What to Bring Today
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 17 to 28 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 64°F
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 62% chance of rain
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Free street and lot parking.
Dogs
Dogs permitted on leash.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
Bay Ave, Cape Charles, VA 23310
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Cape Charles Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Cape Charles Beach from the National Weather Service.
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS