93°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
28%
23
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
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · NWS alert active · 80°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind around 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. Heat index values as high as 102. Southwest wind around 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Weather
- 93°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
- 28% rain — pop-up showers possible
- 18 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Water
- 80°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
- 3.6ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
- NWS alert active — severe thunderstorm watch issued july 18 at 2:14pm edt until july 18 at 9:00pm edt by nws wakefield va
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0 Swim
32 Sunbathe
17 Walk
0 Fish
23 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Weather alert in effect
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 18 at 2:14PM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 9:28AM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Atmosphere
Air Temp
93°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
18 mph
SW
Rain
28%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
88°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Water
Water Temp
80°F
Swimming weather
Sea Nettles
No nettles expected
3% probability · York Spit buoy
Water Quality
Clean
25 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 6w ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:59 AM
Sunset
8:23 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:37 AM | High | 2.8 ft |
| 6:58 AM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| 1:13 PM | High | 2.8 ft |
| 7:27 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:26 AM | High | 2.6 ft |
| 7:45 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 2:03 PM | High | 2.7 ft |
| 8:25 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:13 AM | High | 2.3 ft |
| 8:32 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 2:53 PM | High | 2.7 ft |
| 9:24 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:01 AM | High | 2.2 ft |
| 9:19 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 3:44 PM | High | 2.6 ft |
| 10:22 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:53 AM | High | 2.0 ft |
| 10:07 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 4:40 PM | High | 2.6 ft |
| 11:21 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:53 AM | High | 1.9 ft |
| 10:59 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 5:39 PM | High | 2.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:15 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 5:57 AM | High | 1.9 ft |
| 11:52 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 6:33 PM | High | 2.5 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8638610, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
88°
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
60%
14
83°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
51%
28
89°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
63%
8
86°
Showers And Thunderstorms
85%
3
81°
Chance Rain Showers
38%
62
82°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
24%
72
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 18 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 80°F
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 93°F - heat risk
- recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat
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
3:40 AM - 5:40 AM
Minor
10:10 AM - 11:10 AM
Major
3:50 PM - 5:50 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
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Buckroe Beach today?
Buckroe Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
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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