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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.
High nettle risk · 82°F air · 71°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 7 to 14 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 16 mph.
Weather
- 82°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 71°F water — swimmable, refreshing
- High nettle risk — 160% probability — reconsider swimming
65 /100
good
46 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
82°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
7 to 14 mph
S
Rain
2%
Today
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
88°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
71°F
Refreshing
Next High Tide
7:07 PM
2.6 ft · in 4.4h
Sea Nettles
High nettle risk
160% probability · York Spit buoy
Water Quality
Clean
25 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 6w ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:46 AM
Sunset
8:28 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:48 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 6:35 AM | High | 2.0 ft |
| 12:30 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 7:07 PM | High | 2.6 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
88°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
18%
50
87°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
61%
31
81°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
23%
44
80°
Sunny
3%
82
85°
Sunny
2%
82
89°
Sunny
7%
74
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 7 to 14 mph wind
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
8:10 PM - 10:10 PM
Minor
1:50 AM - 2:50 AM
Major
8:40 AM - 10:40 AM
Minor
4:40 PM - 5:40 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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