Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Beach Tide Chart
High and low tide predictions for the next 7 days. Data from NOAA station 8631044. Times shown are local (ET). Heights in feet above MLLW.
Current water temperature: 75°F
Wednesday, Jun 3
Time
Type
Height
5:10 AM
Low
0.6 ft
11:10 AM
High
3.3 ft
4:54 PM
Low
0.5 ft
11:38 PM
High
4.2 ft
Thursday, Jun 4
Time
Type
Height
5:48 AM
Low
0.6 ft
11:50 AM
High
3.3 ft
5:31 PM
Low
0.6 ft
Friday, Jun 5
Time
Type
Height
12:16 AM
High
4.1 ft
6:29 AM
Low
0.7 ft
12:31 PM
High
3.3 ft
6:16 PM
Low
0.7 ft
Saturday, Jun 6
Time
Type
Height
12:55 AM
High
4.0 ft
7:13 AM
Low
0.7 ft
1:16 PM
High
3.4 ft
7:14 PM
Low
0.8 ft
Sunday, Jun 7
Time
Type
Height
1:37 AM
High
3.8 ft
7:59 AM
Low
0.6 ft
2:05 PM
High
3.6 ft
8:17 PM
Low
0.8 ft
Monday, Jun 8
Time
Type
Height
2:23 AM
High
3.7 ft
8:46 AM
Low
0.5 ft
2:59 PM
High
3.7 ft
9:18 PM
Low
0.8 ft
Tuesday, Jun 9
Time
Type
Height
3:16 AM
High
3.6 ft
9:35 AM
Low
0.4 ft
3:59 PM
High
4.0 ft
10:21 PM
Low
0.7 ft
Why Tides Matter Here
Chesapeake Bay tides run smaller than the open Atlantic — typically 1-2 feet of range versus 3-5 feet offshore — but they still affect fishing, boating, and fossil hunting. Low tide exposes mudflats, sandbars, and (at Accomack County beaches) fossil-rich cliff debris. High tide is better for swimming and crabbing in marsh areas. For fishing, the first hour after the tide turns — either direction — is often the best window.