Today's tide
Today's tides
ft above MLLW- High4:25 AM3.6 ft
- Low11:09 AM0.8 ft
- High4:46 PM4.0 ft
- Low11:59 PM0.7 ft
Tomorrow's tide (predicted)
Tomorrow's tides
ft above MLLW- High5:09 AM3.4 ft
- Low11:48 AM0.6 ft
- High5:27 PM3.8 ft
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High | 4:25 AM | 3.6 ft |
| Low | 11:09 AM | 0.8 ft |
| High | 4:46 PM | 4.0 ft |
| Low | 11:59 PM | 0.7 ft |
Best windows today
- Fishing5:00 to 6:00 PM
Moving water near sunset, as the tide falls toward the 11:59 PM low.
- Tidepools & shelling10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The 0.8 ft low at 11:09 AM falls in full daylight.
- Surfing1:00 to 2:00 PM
Mid tide from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 9:00 AM.
Best windows tomorrow
- Fishing4:00 to 5:00 PM
Moving water near sunset, as the tide rises toward the 5:27 PM high.
- Tidepools & shelling11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
The 0.6 ft low at 11:48 AM falls in full daylight.
- Surfing2:00 to 3:00 PM
Mid tide from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 9:00 AM.
Next 7 days
November calendar →| Day | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Range, ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodayTue 10 | H4:25a3.6 | L11:09a0.8 | H4:46p4.0 | L11:59p0.7 | 3.3 spring tide |
| WedNov 11 | H5:09a3.4 | L11:48a0.6 | H5:27p3.8 | 3.1 | |
| ThuNov 12 | L12:41a0.5 | H5:54a3.2 | L12:24p0.5 | H6:07p3.6 | 3.1 |
| FriNov 13 | L1:22a0.4 | H6:38a3.0 | L1:00p0.4 | H6:48p3.4 | 3.0 |
| SatNov 14 | L2:02a0.3 | H7:23a2.8 | L1:38p0.3 | H7:30p3.3 | 3.0 |
| SunNov 15 | L2:44a0.3 | H8:09a2.8 | L2:22p0.3 | H8:18p3.2 | 2.9 |
| MonNov 16 | L3:25a0.4 | H8:59a2.9 | L3:14p0.4 | H9:11p3.2 | 2.8 |
Spring tides Tuesday. Lows drop to 0.3 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 8638495.
Nearby stations
Currents
Dutch Gap Canal, 0.5 mile east of
- Slack12:04 AM
- Max flood1:25 AM 0.3 kn
- Slack3:42 AM
- Max ebb7:20 AM 1.1 kn
- Slack10:54 AM
- Max flood1:53 PM 1.4 kn
- Slack5:45 PM
- Max ebb8:28 PM 0.8 kn
Current predictions for Dutch Gap Canal, 0.5 mile east of, 11 mi away. Currents near inlets can be strong. Not for navigation.
Station details
- Datum
- Mean lower low water
- Predictions
- NOAA, from this station's own tide records
- Live gauge
- None
- Coordinates
- 37.525° N, 77.420° W
- Time zone
- Eastern, UTC−5
- Station ID
- NOAA 8638495
About the tides at Richmond (river locks)
Tides here follow a regular twice-daily rhythm. The two daily highs usually differ by only 0.4 ft. On a typical day the water moves about 3.3 ft between high and low. That is larger than most Virginia stations on this site. From the average lower low to the average higher high, the difference is 3.7 ft. Looking a year ahead, predictions peak at 4.5 ft on April 20 and bottom out at −0.5 ft on July 20.
Predictions for Richmond (river locks) come from this station's own tide records. There is no live sensor, so the table shows forecast only. NOAA measured the tide here from 1971 to 2010 to set up these predictions. The nearest other station is Richmond Deepwater Terminal, 5 mi away. For tidal currents, see Dutch Gap Canal, 0.5 mile east of.
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.