Northampton County
High Surf Advisory until MON 6:00 PM EDT
Issued October, 12 2025 at 3:10 PM - US/Eastern expires October, 13 2025 at 6:00 PM - US/Eastern
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
MONDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to
15 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood
Warning, around 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected
in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...In Maryland, coastal Worcester County, including Ocean
City. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Monday. For
the Coastal Flood Warning, until 8 AM EDT Monday.
* 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 around 2 feet
above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth
to close roads and threaten homes and businesses. Erosion and
damage to dune structures is expected. Actions should be taken
to protect property along the immediate shoreline.
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.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/02 PM 4.8 2.3 2.0 1 MINOR
13/01 AM 4.9 2.4 2.7 1 MINOR
13/03 PM 4.9 2.4 2.1 1 MINOR
14/02 AM 4.7 2.2 2.5 1 MINOR
14/03 PM 4.3 1.8 1.6 1 MINOR
15/03 AM 3.7 1.2 1.5 1 NONE
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/06 PM 4.2 1.7 1.3 1-2 NONE
13/05 AM 4.0 1.5 1.7 2 NONE
13/06 PM 4.2 1.7 1.4 1 NONE
14/06 AM 3.2 0.7 1.0 2 NONE
14/07 PM 3.7 1.2 0.9 2 NONE
15/09 AM 3.3 0.8 1.1 2 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/03 PM 4.5 2.5 2.3 5 MAJOR
13/04 AM 4.1 2.1 2.4 5 MODERATE
13/04 PM 4.4 2.4 2.3 5 MODERATE
14/04 AM 3.5 1.5 1.9 5 MODERATE
14/06 PM 3.4 1.4 1.4 3-4 MINOR
15/06 AM 3.0 1.0 1.4 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/02 PM 5.2 2.4 1.8 6-7 MODERATE
13/01 AM 5.1 2.3 2.3 8 MODERATE
13/02 PM 5.2 2.4 1.7 6 MODERATE
14/02 AM 4.1 1.3 1.3 5 NONE
14/03 PM 4.6 1.8 1.3 1-5 MINOR
15/03 AM 3.6 0.8 0.8 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/02 PM 8.1 3.6 3.2 1 MAJOR
13/02 AM 7.5 3.0 3.7 1 MODERATE
13/02 PM 7.1 2.6 2.5 1 MINOR
14/03 AM 5.9 1.4 2.2 1 NONE
14/04 PM 6.4 1.9 2.0 1 NONE
15/04 AM 5.3 0.8 1.6 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/05 PM 4.4 2.6 2.5 1 MAJOR
13/05 AM 3.7 1.9 2.4 1 MINOR
13/05 PM 3.7 1.9 2.0 1 MINOR
14/06 AM 2.9 1.1 1.6 1 NONE
14/07 PM 3.3 1.5 1.6 1 MINOR
15/08 AM 3.1 1.2 1.7 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/04 PM 4.7 2.7 2.3 1 MINOR
13/05 AM 4.3 2.2 2.5 1 NONE
13/05 PM 4.6 2.6 2.4 1 MINOR
14/06 AM 3.6 1.6 1.8 1 NONE
14/07 PM 3.7 1.7 1.6 1 NONE
15/07 AM 3.3 1.3 1.5 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/02 PM 5.8 2.8 2.4 3 MAJOR
13/01 AM 5.4 2.4 2.9 3 MODERATE
13/02 PM 5.1 2.1 1.9 3 MODERATE
14/03 AM 4.2 1.2 1.6 3 NONE
14/04 PM 4.6 1.6 1.5 3-4 MINOR
15/04 AM 4.0 1.0 1.4 3 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/02 AM 7.8 3.2 3.8 1 MODERATE
13/02 PM 7.4 2.8 1.8 1 MINOR
14/03 AM 5.7 1.1 1.9 1 NONE
14/04 PM 7.2 2.6 1.9 1 MINOR
15/04 AM 5.4 0.8 1.6 1 NONE
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