Accomack County
Beach Hazard Statement from TUE 8:00 AM EDT until TUE 8:00 PM EDT
Issued September, 16 2025 at 2:05 AM - US/Eastern expires September, 16 2025 at 8:00 PM - US/Eastern
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to
10 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, a
high risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 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 High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT tonight.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT this morning
through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2
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. Some roads and low
lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the
waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Dangerous swimming
and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
16/07 AM 2.6 0.1 0.4 4 NONE
16/08 PM 3.2 0.7 0.5 3-4 NONE
17/09 AM 3.5 1.0 1.1 2 NONE
17/10 PM 3.8 1.3 1.0 1-2 NONE
18/10 AM 3.4 0.9 0.8 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.6 1.1 0.8 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
16/06 AM 3.0 1.0 1.4 5 MINOR
16/07 PM 3.7 1.7 1.7 5-6 MODERATE
17/07 AM 3.0 1.0 1.4 2-3 MINOR
17/08 PM 3.2 1.2 1.2 2 MINOR
18/09 AM 2.7 0.7 1.0 1 NONE
18/09 PM 2.9 0.9 0.9 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
16/04 AM 3.5 0.7 0.8 2 NONE
16/05 PM 4.8 2.0 1.4 2 MINOR
17/05 AM 3.5 0.7 0.7 1 NONE
17/05 PM 4.0 1.2 0.6 1 NONE
18/06 AM 3.4 0.6 0.4 1 NONE
18/06 PM 3.7 0.9 0.3 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
16/04 AM 5.5 1.0 1.8 1 NONE
16/05 PM 7.1 2.6 2.5 1 MINOR
17/05 AM 5.7 1.2 1.9 1 NONE
17/06 PM 6.0 1.5 1.4 1 NONE
18/06 AM 5.2 0.7 1.2 1 NONE
18/07 PM 5.7 1.2 1.0 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
16/08 AM 2.8 1.0 1.5 1 NONE
16/09 PM 3.6 1.8 1.8 1 MINOR
17/09 AM 3.1 1.2 1.7 1 NONE
17/10 PM 3.4 1.6 1.6 1 MINOR
18/10 AM 2.7 0.9 1.3 1 NONE
18/10 PM 3.0 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
16/08 AM 3.1 1.1 1.4 1 NONE
16/08 PM 3.8 1.8 1.6 1 NONE
17/09 AM 3.3 1.3 1.5 1 NONE
17/09 PM 3.6 1.6 1.4 1 NONE
18/09 AM 3.0 1.0 1.2 1 NONE
18/10 PM 3.3 1.3 1.1 1 NONE
&&
