Today's tide
Today's tides
ft above MLLW- Low5:06 AM0.2 ft
- High11:09 AM1.5 ft
- Low6:06 PM0.2 ft
- High11:37 PM1.2 ft
Tomorrow's tide (predicted)
Tomorrow's tides
ft above MLLW- Low5:41 AM0.2 ft
- High11:47 AM1.5 ft
- Low6:45 PM0.2 ft
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 5:06 AM | 0.2 ft |
| High | 11:09 AM | 1.5 ft |
| Low | 6:06 PM | 0.2 ft |
| High | 11:37 PM | 1.2 ft |
Best windows today
- Fishing4:00 to 6:00 PM
Moving water near sunset, as the tide falls toward the 6:06 PM low.
- Tidepools & shellingNext: Wed 6:00 to 7:00 AMEarlier today: 6:00 to 7:00 AM
Today's best window (6:00 to 7:00 AM) has passed.
- SurfingNext: Wed 8:00 to 9:00 AMEarlier today: 7:00 to 9:00 AM
Today's best window (7:00 to 9:00 AM) has passed.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 12:00 PM.
Best windows tomorrow
- Fishing6:00 to 7:00 AM
Dawn light with the incoming tide around the 11:47 AM high. Second window 5:00 to 6:00 PM.
- Tidepools & shelling6:00 to 7:00 AM
Today's lowest water is at 6:45 PM, before sunrise or after sunset. Best daylight window is 6:00 to 7:00 AM.
- Surfing8:00 to 9:00 AM
Mid tide from 8:00 to 9:00 AM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 12:00 to 12:00 AM
Water drops under 1.5 ft from 12:00 to 12:00 AM. Plan to be back on the trailer before then.
Next 7 days
November calendar →| Day | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Range, ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodayTue 10 | L5:06a0.2 | H11:09a1.5 | L6:06p0.2 | H11:37p1.2 | 1.3 |
| WedNov 11 | L5:41a0.2 | H11:47a1.5 | L6:45p0.2 | 1.2 | |
| ThuNov 12 | H12:17a1.1 | L6:17a0.3 | H12:25p1.4 | L7:26p0.3 | 1.2 |
| FriNov 13 | H12:58a1.1 | L6:55a0.3 | H1:04p1.3 | L8:08p0.3 | 1.1 |
| SatNov 14 | H1:40a1.0 | L7:38a0.3 | H1:46p1.3 | L8:52p0.3 | 1.0 |
| SunNov 15 | H2:25a1.0 | L8:27a0.3 | H2:30p1.2 | L9:35p0.3 | 0.9 |
| MonNov 16 | H3:14a1.0 | L9:22a0.4 | H3:18p1.2 | L10:17p0.3 | 0.9 |
Tide predictions and observations: NOAA National Ocean Service, Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), station 8636580.
Nearby stations
Currents
Windmill Point, 1.0 n.mi Ssw of
- Slack12:52 AM
- Max ebb3:55 AM 0.7 kn
- Slack6:39 AM
- Max flood10:26 AM 1.1 kn
- Slack2:55 PM
- Max ebb5:03 PM 0.5 kn
- Slack8:27 PM
- Max flood10:33 PM 0.3 kn
Current predictions for Windmill Point, 1.0 n.mi Ssw of, 1 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
- Every 6 minutes
- Coordinates
- 37.615° N, 76.290° W
- Time zone
- Eastern, UTC−5
- Station ID
- NOAA 8636580
About the tides at Windmill Point
Windmill Point has a mixed tide. The two daily highs, and especially the two lows, can differ a lot in height. The mean range is small, about 1.2 ft, so wind and pressure can matter as much as the tide itself. That is smaller than most Virginia stations on this site. From the average lower low to the average higher high, the difference is 1.4 ft. In the next 12 months the highest predicted tide here is 1.9 ft on September 30, and the lowest is −0.6 ft on January 23.
Rappahannock River is a NOAA water level station with a live gauge, updated every 6 minutes. Predictions come from the station's own tide records. It was established in 1970. The nearest other station is Windmill Point Light, 3 mi away, where high tide comes about 6 min later. For tidal currents, see Windmill Point, 1.0 n.mi Ssw 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.