Smith Point Beach

Small sandy public beach at the northernmost tip of Virginia's Northern Neck, where the Potomac empties into the Bay. Across the water from Point Lookout in Maryland. Largely unknown to non-locals and blissfully quiet.

Great day for a beach walk.

NWS alert active · 71°F water

Water

  • 71°F water — swimmable, refreshing

Safety

  • NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued april 18 at 3:22pm edt until april 19 at 7:00pm edt by nws wakefield va
57 /100
good
44 Swim
74 Sunbathe
82 Walk
37 Fish
76 Photo

Best for walking today

Weather alert in effect

Small Craft Advisory issued April 18 at 3:22PM EDT until April 19 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Air Temp
65°F
Clear
Wind
Rain
0%
Today
UV Peak
2 Low
Peaks 05 PM · burn in ~100m
Tomorrow
—°F
Water Temp
71°F
Refreshing
Sunrise
6:25 AM
Sunset
7:42 PM
Moon · 3%
New Moon
Spring tides — bigger range
7-day chart →
Time Type Height
2:29 AM High 1.7 ft
9:02 AM Low 0.1 ft
2:50 PM High 1.4 ft
8:56 PM Low 0.0 ft

Nothing unusual - conditions are unremarkable today.

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.

Minor
7:50 PM - 8:50 PM
Major
12:30 AM - 2:30 AM
Minor
6:20 AM - 7:20 AM
Major
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Parking

Limited free parking.

Dogs

Dogs permitted on leash.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

Smith Point Rd, Reedville, VA 22539

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Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS