Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
558 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025
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Accomack-
558 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, large breaking waves on
the Atlantic coast will result in dangerous surf zone conditions
and a high risk for rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,
Bayside tidal flooding is expected around the time of high tide. Up
to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying
areas near shorelines and tidal waterways .
* WHERE...Accomack County.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 10
PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low
threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water
above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. A few roads
and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns
near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as a few roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
SAXIS VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/07 AM 3.2 0.7 1.4 2 NONE
02/07 PM 4.0 1.5 1.7 2 NONE
03/08 AM 3.4 0.9 1.7 1 NONE
03/07 PM 4.0 1.5 1.6 1 NONE
04/09 AM 2.9 0.4 1.2 1 NONE
04/08 PM 3.5 1.0 1.1 1 NONE
NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/05 AM 2.9 0.9 1.4 3 NONE
02/05 PM 3.1 1.1 1.3 3 MINOR
03/06 AM 2.7 0.7 1.2 2 NONE
03/07 PM 3.0 1.0 1.2 2 MINOR
04/07 AM 2.4 0.4 1.0 2 NONE
04/08 PM 2.7 0.7 0.8 1 NONE
CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/02 PM 3.7 0.9 1.0 3-4 NONE
03/03 AM 3.0 0.2 0.7 4 NONE
03/04 PM 3.6 0.8 0.7 3 NONE
04/04 AM 2.7 -0.1 0.4 3 NONE
04/05 PM 3.4 0.6 0.4 3 NONE
WACHAPREAGUE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/03 PM 5.8 1.3 1.8 1 NONE
03/04 AM 4.7 0.2 1.5 1 NONE
03/05 PM 5.7 1.2 1.6 1 NONE
04/05 AM 4.4 -0.1 1.2 1 NONE
04/06 PM 5.3 0.8 1.1 1 NONE
TANGIER ISLAND, VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.4 FT, MODERATE 1.9 FT, MAJOR 2.4 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/07 AM 3.1 1.2 1.8 1 NONE
02/07 PM 3.3 1.5 1.8 1 MINOR
03/07 AM 2.9 1.1 1.7 1 NONE
03/08 PM 3.2 1.4 1.6 1 NONE
04/08 AM 2.6 0.8 1.4 1 NONE
04/09 PM 2.9 1.1 1.3 1 NONE
HARBORTON VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.5 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/06 AM 3.2 1.2 1.8 1 NONE
02/07 PM 3.8 1.8 2.0 1 NONE
03/07 AM 3.4 1.4 2.0 1 NONE
03/07 PM 4.0 2.0 2.2 1 NONE
04/08 AM 3.2 1.2 1.8 1 NONE
04/09 PM 3.4 1.4 1.5 1 NONE
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
558 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025
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Virginia Beach-Northampton-
558 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, large breaking waves will
result in dangerous surf zone conditions.
For the Coastal Flood Statement, up to one half foot of inundation
above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Virginia Beach, and Northampton County.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Statement, from 2 PM EDT this afternoon
through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet will result in rough
and a high risk for rip currents. Shallow tidal flooding is possible
in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
SEWELLS POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.7 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/04 PM 4.4 1.6 1.9 3 NONE
03/04 AM 3.6 0.8 1.7 3 NONE
03/05 PM 4.2 1.4 1.7 2-3 NONE
04/05 AM 3.3 0.5 1.4 2 NONE
04/06 PM 3.7 0.9 1.2 2 NONE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.1 FT, MODERATE 2.6 FT, MAJOR 3.1 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/03 PM 4.4 1.5 1.8 5 NONE
03/03 AM 3.5 0.6 1.5 4 NONE
03/04 PM 4.2 1.3 1.5 4 NONE
04/04 AM 3.2 0.3 1.2 3-4 NONE
04/05 PM 3.8 0.9 1.1 3 NONE
LYNNHAVEN INLET VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/04 PM 4.5 1.8 2.2 1 MINOR
03/04 AM 3.8 1.1 2.1 1 NONE
03/05 PM 4.3 1.6 2.0 1 NONE
04/05 AM 3.4 0.7 1.7 1 NONE
04/06 PM 3.9 1.2 1.5 1 NONE
NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/05 AM 2.9 0.9 1.4 3 NONE
02/05 PM 3.1 1.1 1.3 3 MINOR
03/06 AM 2.7 0.7 1.2 2 NONE
03/07 PM 3.0 1.0 1.2 2 MINOR
04/07 AM 2.4 0.4 1.0 2 NONE
04/08 PM 2.7 0.7 0.8 1 NONE
KIPTOPEKE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/04 PM 4.2 1.2 1.5 3 NONE
03/04 AM 3.4 0.4 1.3 2 NONE
03/05 PM 4.0 1.0 1.3 2 NONE
04/05 AM 3.2 0.2 1.1 2 NONE
04/05 PM 3.6 0.6 0.9 1-2 NONE
OYSTER VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/04 PM 6.8 2.2 2.3 1 NONE
03/04 AM 5.3 0.7 1.9 1 NONE
03/05 PM 6.6 2.0 1.9 1 NONE
04/05 AM 4.9 0.3 1.5 1 NONE
04/06 PM 6.1 1.5 1.2 1 NONE
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
558 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025
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Eastern Currituck-
558 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 8 feet will result in
rough surf and a high risk for rip currents.
* WHERE...Eastern Currituck County.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
558 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025
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Maryland Beaches-
558 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Large breaking waves and strong longshore currents will
result in dangerous surf zone conditions.
* WHERE...Maryland Beaches, including Ocean City.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet will result in rough
surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
417 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025
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Northern Outer Banks-
417 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves
expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw
a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck
and back injuries.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
which will occur around 8 AM this morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is
extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you
are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at
all times.
&&
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