89°
Mostly Sunny
4%
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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
Great day for a beach walk.
High nettle risk · 73°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 12 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 89°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 73°F water — swimmable, refreshing
- High nettle risk — 160% probability — reconsider swimming
Safety
- UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
55 /100
good
38 Swim
67 Sunbathe
80 Walk
63 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
89°F
Clear
Wind
12 mph
SW
Rain
4%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
86°F
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
73°F
Swimming weather
Sea Nettles
High nettle risk
160% probability · York Spit buoy
Water Quality
Clean
25 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 3w ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:46 AM
Sunset
8:28 PM
Moon · 89%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:37 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 7:24 AM | High | 2.0 ft |
| 1:16 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 7:50 PM | High | 2.6 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
86°
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
70%
14
81°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
44%
31
79°
Mostly Sunny
4%
82
84°
Sunny
2%
82
89°
Sunny
4%
74
92°
Sunny
7%
74
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 12 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 73°F
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 89°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.
Major
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Minor
2:30 AM - 3:30 AM
Major
9:20 AM - 11:20 AM
Minor
5:40 PM - 6:40 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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