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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
Ideal for a beach walk.
75°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 75. Northeast wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. South wind 2 to 7 mph.
Weather
- 75°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 61°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
- 3.6ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids
70 /100
great
56 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.5 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.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
75°F
Mostly Clear
Wind
8 mph
NE
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
77°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
61°F
Cold
Sea Nettles
No nettles expected
13% probability · York Spit buoy
Water Quality
Clean
25 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 7w ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:46 AM
Sunset
8:20 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:55 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 11:56 AM | High | 2.2 ft |
| 5:44 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
77°
Sunny
1%
75
89°
Sunny
0%
67
91°
Mostly Sunny
1%
67
91°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
27%
28
73°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
30%
28
74°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
20%
65
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 61°F
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.
Minor
10:20 PM - 11:20 PM
Major
2:30 AM - 4:30 AM
Minor
7:40 AM - 8:40 AM
Major
2:50 PM - 4:50 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
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Buckroe Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Buckroe Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
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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