Western Branch tide times

Western Branch, VAWestern BranchNOAA 8638339Wednesday, September 30 · EDTWed Sep 30Predictions onlyChange station
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Today at Western Branch the next low tide is at 7:07 PM (0.4 ft). Tomorrow's first low is at 7:06 AM.

Predicted now
2.8 ft ↓
Falling 0.6 ft per hour
Next low
7:07 PM
In 4 h 28 min · 0.4 ft
Next high
12:57 AM
In 10 h 18 min · 2.9 ft
Tide range today
3.3 ft
Mean range 2.7 ft
Predictions only. No live gauge at this station.

Today's tide

PredictedNightHeight above MLLW
0 ft2 ft4 ftNOW 2:3812:05 AMHigh · 3.0 ft6:14 AMLow · 0.2 ft12:30 PMHigh · 3.5 ft7:07 PMLow · 0.4 ft
Tide chart for Western Branch, today. High 3.0 ft at 12:05 AM, low 0.2 ft at 6:14 AM, high 3.5 ft at 12:30 PM, low 0.4 ft at 7:07 PM.

Predicted tide height at Western Branch for Wednesday, September 30, in feet above Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW). Shaded areas are night.

Today's tides

ft above MLLW
  • High12:05 AM3.0 ft
  • Low6:14 AM0.2 ft
  • High12:30 PM3.5 ft
  • Low7:07 PM0.4 ft
Tide times for Western Branch
TideTimeHeight
High12:05 AM3.0 ft
Low6:14 AM0.2 ft
High12:30 PM3.5 ft
Low7:07 PM0.4 ft
Sunrise
7:01 AM
First light 6:35
Sunset
6:52 PM
Last light 7:18
Moon
82%
Waning gibbous
Tide range
3.3 ft
Mean 2.7 ft

Best windows today

Plan the week →
  • Fishing
    6:00 to 7:00 PM

    Moving water near sunset, as the tide falls toward the 7:07 PM low.

  • Tidepools & shelling
    6:00 to 7:00 PM

    Today's best window (7:00 to 8:00 AM) has passed. Today's lowest water is at 6:14 AM, before sunrise or after sunset. Best daylight window is 7:00 to 8:00 AM.

  • Surfing
    Next: Thu 9:00 to 11:00 AM
    Earlier today: 8:00 to 10:00 AM

    Today's best window (8:00 to 10:00 AM) has passed.

  • Shallow boat launch
    Avoid 3:00 to 9:00 AM

    Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 3:00 AM.

Plan the week

Moving water around the turn often fishes best. Local species and bait matter more than any chart.

Next 7 days

September calendar →
High and low tides for the next 7 days, heights in ft
DayTide 1Tide 2Tide 3Tide 4Range, ft
TodayWed 30H12:05a3.0L6:14a0.2H12:30p3.5L7:07p0.43.3
ThuOct 1H12:57a2.9L7:06a0.3H1:26p3.4L8:07p0.53.1
FriOct 2H1:53a2.8L8:05a0.4H2:26p3.3L9:13p0.62.9
SatOct 3H2:51a2.7L9:10a0.5H3:29p3.3L10:22p0.72.8
SunOct 4H3:54a2.7L10:20a0.5H4:39p3.2L11:28p0.62.8
MonOct 5H5:07a2.7L11:29a0.4H5:52p3.22.8
TueOct 6L12:26a0.5H6:19a2.9L12:33p0.3H6:54p3.32.9

Neap tides Sunday. Smaller range, so highs and lows stay close to average. Spring and neap tides

Tide predictions and observations: NOAA National Ocean Service, Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), station 8638339.

Nearby stations

Currents

West Norfolk Bridge, Western Branch

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Current predictions for West Norfolk Bridge, Western Branch, 4 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
36.823° N, 76.399° W
Time zone
Eastern, UTC−4
Station ID
NOAA 8638339

About the tides at Western Branch

Tides here follow a regular twice-daily rhythm. The two daily highs usually differ by only 0.4 ft. The average range is about 2.7 ft. Spring tides add a little more at both ends. The next spring tides peak on October 10, with a range of 3.6 ft. Neap tides follow on Sunday, when the range shrinks to 2.8 ft.

This is a prediction station. NOAA calculates its tides from past measurements at this spot, but there is no live gauge today. The nearest other station is Craney Island Light, 6 mi away, where high tide comes about 5 min later. For tidal currents, see West Norfolk Bridge, Western Branch.

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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.