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: 77°F
Thursday, Jun 25
Time
Type
Height
5:25 AM
High
3.3 ft
11:28 AM
Low
0.4 ft
6:10 PM
High
4.3 ft
Friday, Jun 26
Time
Type
Height
12:24 AM
Low
0.7 ft
6:15 AM
High
3.3 ft
12:16 PM
Low
0.4 ft
6:56 PM
High
4.4 ft
Saturday, Jun 27
Time
Type
Height
1:13 AM
Low
0.6 ft
7:01 AM
High
3.3 ft
1:03 PM
Low
0.4 ft
7:41 PM
High
4.4 ft
Sunday, Jun 28
Time
Type
Height
2:00 AM
Low
0.6 ft
7:47 AM
High
3.3 ft
1:49 PM
Low
0.4 ft
8:27 PM
High
4.4 ft
Monday, Jun 29
Time
Type
Height
2:45 AM
Low
0.5 ft
8:34 AM
High
3.4 ft
2:35 PM
Low
0.4 ft
9:13 PM
High
4.4 ft
Tuesday, Jun 30
Time
Type
Height
3:28 AM
Low
0.5 ft
9:22 AM
High
3.4 ft
3:18 PM
Low
0.4 ft
9:58 PM
High
4.4 ft
Wednesday, Jul 1
Time
Type
Height
4:08 AM
Low
0.5 ft
10:07 AM
High
3.4 ft
3:58 PM
Low
0.4 ft
10:38 PM
High
4.3 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.