Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
511 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026
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Maryland Beaches-Accomack-Northampton-
511 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8
to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement,
a high risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning,
one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...In Maryland, the Maryland Beaches. In Virginia,
Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 AM EDT Sunday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Saturday. For the
Beach Hazards Statement, through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result
in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and
businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1
to 2 feet above ground level in some areas, resulting in a
sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes
and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the
waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road
closures and flooding of vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
OCEAN CITY INLET MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.5 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
25/08 AM 4.9 2.4 2.5 1 MINOR
25/08 PM 4.9 2.4 2.3 1 MINOR
26/08 AM 5.0 2.5 2.4 1 MODERATE
26/08 PM 5.0 2.5 2.4 1 MODERATE
27/08 AM 4.4 1.9 1.7 1 MINOR
27/09 PM 4.1 1.6 1.5 1 MINOR
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
25/12 PM 4.8 2.3 2.0 3 MINOR
26/12 AM 4.7 2.2 2.0 3-4 MINOR
26/12 PM 5.1 2.6 2.1 3 MINOR
27/01 AM 4.9 2.4 2.1 3 MINOR
27/01 PM 5.0 2.5 1.9 2-3 MINOR
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
25/10 AM 4.4 2.4 2.5 5 MODERATE
25/10 PM 4.3 2.3 2.5 5 MODERATE
26/11 AM 4.7 2.7 2.7 5 MAJOR
26/11 PM 4.3 2.3 2.5 4 MODERATE
27/11 AM 4.1 2.1 2.0 3 MODERATE
27/11 PM 3.4 1.4 1.7 2-3 MINOR
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
25/07 AM 5.2 2.4 1.9 3 MODERATE
25/08 PM 5.3 2.5 2.0 3-8 MODERATE
26/08 AM 5.6 2.8 2.1 1-2 MODERATE
26/08 PM 5.2 2.4 1.9 1 MODERATE
27/09 AM 5.1 2.3 1.5 1 MODERATE
27/09 PM 4.3 1.5 1.0 1 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
25/08 AM 7.4 2.9 2.9 1 MINOR
25/08 PM 7.3 2.8 2.8 1 MINOR
26/09 AM 7.6 3.1 2.9 1 MODERATE
26/09 PM 7.3 2.8 2.8 1 MINOR
27/09 AM 7.1 2.6 2.3 1 MINOR
27/10 PM 5.9 1.4 1.5 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
25/11 AM 4.2 2.4 2.6 1 MODERATE
26/12 AM 4.2 2.4 2.6 1 MODERATE
26/12 PM 4.3 2.4 2.6 1 MAJOR
27/12 AM 4.3 2.4 2.7 1 MAJOR
27/01 PM 4.3 2.4 2.5 1 MAJOR
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
25/08 AM 5.7 2.7 2.6 4 MAJOR
25/08 PM 5.5 2.5 2.4 4 MAJOR
26/09 AM 5.8 2.8 2.5 4 MAJOR
26/09 PM 5.3 2.3 2.2 4 MODERATE
27/09 AM 5.2 2.2 1.8 2-3 MODERATE
27/09 PM 4.3 1.3 1.3 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
25/08 AM 8.1 3.5 2.9 1 MODERATE
25/08 PM 8.3 3.7 2.7 1 MODERATE
26/09 AM 8.3 3.7 2.7 1 MODERATE
26/09 PM 7.8 3.2 2.3 1 MODERATE
27/09 AM 7.7 3.1 1.7 1 MODERATE
27/10 PM 6.7 2.1 1.3 1 NONE
&&
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