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List of Water Temperature observations (at bottom of page/list)

Latest Marine Discussion:

.MARINE... Northwest winds will increase after a band of rain/snow moves across the waters later this morning into this afternoon, and likely remain elevated into the night as low pressure passes offshore with additional rain/snow possible this afternoon into the evening. Winds shift briefly to southerly Monday morning ahead of a reinforcing Arctic front before becoming west to northwest Monday afternoon through Tuesday. Gusts of 20 to 30 knots are most likely from roughly midday Monday through Monday evening, with a general decrease in winds through Tuesday night. Winds shift back to the south Wednesday, then west and northwest Thursday with SCAs possible both ahead of and behind a front that could bring some precip near the waters Thursday. Update as of: 240 AM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

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[LWX marine zones]

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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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