63°
Chance Rain Showers
53%
34
Accomack County · Atlantic Ocean
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Beach
The Virginia half of Assateague Island, accessed through Chincoteague. Miles of wild Atlantic beach, the iconic Chincoteague ponies (different herd from the Maryland side), and the annual July pony swim. Limited amenities by design — this is wildlife refuge first.
Today's Conditions
Decent day for photography.
53% rain · 63°F air · 71°F water
Weather
- 63°F air — chilly for a beach day
- 53% rain — rain likely at some point
- 20 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Water
- 71°F water — swimmable, refreshing
35 /100
ok
42 Swim
13 Sunbathe
40 Walk
64 Photo
Best for photography today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
63°F
Fog/Mist
Wind
13 to 20 mph
W
Rain
53%
Sunday
UV Peak
2 Low
Peaks 09 AM · burn in ~100m
Tomorrow
58°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Water
Water Temp
71°F
Refreshing
Wave Height
2.6 ft
8s period
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:21 AM
Sunset
7:39 PM
Moon · 3%
New Moon
Spring tides — bigger range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:52 AM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 9:57 AM | High | 4.0 ft |
| 3:50 PM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 10:25 PM | High | 5.1 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
58°
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
18%
66
54°
Sunny
1%
57
67°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
22%
64
66°
Sunny
1%
75
71°
Sunny
4%
74
68°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
29%
68
What to Bring Today
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 13 to 20 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 53% rain chance
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Refuge lot, $25/vehicle 7-day pass.
Dogs
Dogs are not permitted in the refuge.
Entry Fee
$25/vehicle 7-day, or America the Beautiful pass
Address
8231 Beach Rd, Chincoteague, VA 23336
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Beach from the National Weather Service.
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS