Today's tide
Today's tides
ft above MLLW- Low3:13 AM0.2 ft
- High9:28 AM3.1 ft
- Low4:04 PM0.3 ft
- High9:43 PM2.4 ft
Tomorrow's tide (predicted)
Tomorrow's tides
ft above MLLW- Low3:48 AM0.2 ft
- High10:04 AM3.0 ft
- Low4:41 PM0.3 ft
- High10:21 PM2.4 ft
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 3:13 AM | 0.2 ft |
| High | 9:28 AM | 3.1 ft |
| Low | 4:04 PM | 0.3 ft |
| High | 9:43 PM | 2.4 ft |
Best windows today
- Fishing4:00 to 6:00 PM
Today's best window (7:00 to 8:00 AM) has passed. Dawn light with the incoming tide around the 9:28 AM high.
- Tidepools & shelling3:00 to 5:00 PM
The 0.3 ft low at 4:04 PM falls in full daylight.
- SurfingNext: Wed 6:00 to 8:00 AMEarlier today: 6:00 to 7:00 AM
Today's best window (6:00 to 7:00 AM) has passed.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 1:00 to 7:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 1:00 PM.
Best windows tomorrow
- Fishing5:00 to 6:00 PM
Moving water near sunset, as the tide rises toward the 10:21 PM high.
- Tidepools & shelling4:00 to 5:00 PM
The 0.3 ft low at 4:41 PM falls in full daylight.
- Surfing6:00 to 8:00 AM
Mid tide from 6:00 to 8:00 AM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 2:00 to 8:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 2:00 PM.
Next 7 days
November calendar →| Day | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Range, ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodayTue 10 | L3:13a0.2 | H9:28a3.1 | L4:04p0.3 | H9:43p2.4 | 2.9 spring tide |
| WedNov 11 | L3:48a0.2 | H10:04a3.0 | L4:41p0.3 | H10:21p2.4 | 2.7 |
| ThuNov 12 | L4:22a0.3 | H10:42a2.9 | L5:19p0.4 | H11:02p2.3 | 2.6 |
| FriNov 13 | L4:59a0.4 | H11:21a2.8 | L6:00p0.5 | H11:45p2.2 | 2.4 |
| SatNov 14 | L5:40a0.5 | H12:03p2.7 | L6:44p0.5 | 2.2 | |
| SunNov 15 | H12:30a2.1 | L6:28a0.6 | H12:48p2.5 | L7:30p0.5 | 2.0 |
| MonNov 16 | H1:17a2.1 | L7:23a0.6 | H1:33p2.5 | L8:17p0.5 | 2.0 |
Spring tides Tuesday. Lows drop to 0.2 ft, the best low-water days this week. Spring and neap tides
Tide predictions and observations: NOAA National Ocean Service, Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), station 8638288.
Nearby stations
Currents
0.2 mile south of
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Current predictions for 0.2 mile south of, 0.5 mi away. Currents near inlets can be strong. Not for navigation.
Station details
- Datum
- Mean lower low water
- Predictions
- NOAA subordinate, from Sewells Point, Hampton Roads
- Live gauge
- None
- Coordinates
- 37.003° N, 76.315° W
- Time zone
- Eastern, UTC−5
- Station ID
- NOAA 8638288
About the tides at Old Point Comfort
Tides here are mixed. On average the two daily highs differ by 0.5 ft, so check which low is the lower one before you head out. The pattern follows the reference station at Sewells Point, Hampton Roads. On a typical day the water moves about 2.4 ft between high and low. Looking a year ahead, predictions peak at 3.6 ft on September 30 and bottom out at −0.7 ft on January 23.
Tides here are worked out from the reference station at Sewells Point, Hampton Roads, with NOAA time and height corrections. Times are good for planning, but local wind can shift them. The nearest other station is Hampton Roads (Sewells Point), 4 mi away. For tidal currents, see 0.2 mile south of.
Predictions are based on Sewells Point, Hampton Roads.
Tide predictions and water levels from NOAA CO-OPS. For planning only, not for navigation. Real water levels can differ because of wind, air pressure and river flow. Always check conditions on site.