7-Day Tide Forecast
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Beach Tide Chart
High and low tide predictions for the next 7 days. Data from NOAA station 8631044. Times shown are local (ET). Heights in feet above MLLW.
Current water temperature: 71°F
Saturday, Apr 18
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:52 AM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 9:57 AM | High | 4.0 ft |
| 3:50 PM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 10:25 PM | High | 5.1 ft |
Sunday, Apr 19
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:41 AM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 10:46 AM | High | 3.9 ft |
| 4:36 PM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 11:16 PM | High | 5.1 ft |
Monday, Apr 20
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:32 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 11:35 AM | High | 3.8 ft |
| 5:25 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
Tuesday, Apr 21
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:08 AM | High | 4.9 ft |
| 6:26 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 12:26 PM | High | 3.7 ft |
| 6:20 PM | Low | 0.0 ft |
Wednesday, Apr 22
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:03 AM | High | 4.7 ft |
| 7:24 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 1:21 PM | High | 3.6 ft |
| 7:22 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
Thursday, Apr 23
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:02 AM | High | 4.5 ft |
| 8:24 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 2:20 PM | High | 3.6 ft |
| 8:27 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
Friday, Apr 24
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:01 AM | High | 4.3 ft |
| 9:20 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 3:22 PM | High | 3.6 ft |
| 9:31 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
Why Tides Matter Here
Chesapeake Bay tides run smaller than the open Atlantic — typically 1-2 feet of range versus 3-5 feet offshore — but they still affect fishing, boating, and fossil hunting. Low tide exposes mudflats, sandbars, and (at Accomack County beaches) fossil-rich cliff debris. High tide is better for swimming and crabbing in marsh areas. For fishing, the first hour after the tide turns — either direction — is often the best window.