Water Temperature of Chesapeake Bay in Kiptopeke, VA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, August 24, 2025, 2:24 AM EDT
Today's Tides
Low: August 24, 4:08 AM, 0.25 ft
High: August 24, 10:10 AM, 3.07 ft
Low: August 24, 4:20 PM, 0.27 ft
High: August 24, 10:26 PM, 3.07 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Kiptopeke State Park; Kiptopeke Beach; Chesapeake Bay Beach; Kiptopeake Fishing Pier; Cape Charles, VASponsored Content
Station Name: Kiptopeke
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents
Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet / 0 meters
Sensor Depth: -5.1 feet / -1.5 meters
Nearest Address:
Kiptopeke State Park
Kiptopeke, VA 23310
Northampton County
GPS Coordinates: 37.165190, -75.988444
Nearby Water Temperatures
Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach, VA (22.7 mi)Elizabeth River, Norfolk, VA (24.1 mi)
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Elizabeth River, Chesapeake, VA (31.8 mi)
Wachapreague Channel, Wachapreague, VA (34.8 mi)
Conveyance Channel, Chesapeake, VA (35.0 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Wallops Island, VA (54.6 mi)
Chickahominy River, Providence Forge, VA (61.8 mi)
Potomac River, Scotland, MD (62.9 mi)
Coan River, Lewisetta, VA (63.0 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Duck, NC (68.4 mi)
Fishing Bay, Crocheron, MD (72.9 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach, VA (74.1 mi)
Patuxent River, Solomons, MD (83.5 mi)
Weather for Kiptopeke, Virginia
Current Weather

Humidity: 76%
Feels Like: 77.6°F
Wind: SSE 9.6 mph
Wind Gusts: 14.8 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 80°F
L: 72°F

Mon
H: 83°F
L: 73°F

Tue
H: 78°F
L: 73°F

Wed
H: 75°F
L: 68°F

Thu
H: 76°F
L: 68°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.07 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.04 μg/m3
Ozone: 80 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 7:43 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 15 mins
Moon Transit: 2:12 PM
Moonset: 8:30 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:16 AM - 5:46 AM1:42 PM - 4:12 PM
Minor Periods
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Coastal Flood Advisory issued August 23 at 3:25PM EDT until August 24 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Sat August 23, 2025, 3:25 PM
Expires: Sat August 23, 2025, 11:30 PM
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, high risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 23 at 3:25PM EDT until August 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Sat August 23, 2025, 3:25 PM
Expires: Sat August 23, 2025, 11:30 PM
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, high risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued August 23 at 10:06PM EDT until August 24 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Sat August 23, 2025, 10:06 PM
Expires: Sun August 24, 2025, 6:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, high risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 23 at 10:06PM EDT until August 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Sat August 23, 2025, 10:06 PM
Expires: Sun August 24, 2025, 6:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, high risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Coastal Flood Statement issued August 23 at 3:25PM EDT until August 24 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Sat August 23, 2025, 3:25 PM
Expires: Sat August 23, 2025, 11:30 PM
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Charles City, New Kent, Surry, James City, Isle of Wight, York and Newport News Counties. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline.
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 75.5°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Wind: 10.7 mph
UV Index: 1.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.27 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 7:43 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 15 mins
Moon Transit: 2:12 PM
Moonset: 8:30 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:16 AM - 5:46 AM1:42 PM - 4:12 PM
Minor Periods
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 77.5°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Wind: 12.5 mph
UV Index: 2.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 99.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 7:42 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 13 mins
Moon Transit: 2:53 PM
Moonset: 8:52 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:58 AM - 6:28 AM2:23 PM - 4:53 PM
Minor Periods
8:22 PM - 9:52 PM8:16 AM - 9:46 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 75.5°F
Average Humidity: 55%
Wind: 18.8 mph
UV Index: 1.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 116.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 7:41 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 3:34 PM
Moonset: 9:14 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:39 AM - 7:09 AM3:04 PM - 5:34 PM
Minor Periods
8:44 PM - 10:14 PM9:16 AM - 10:46 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 71.4°F
Average Humidity: 51%
Wind: 12.1 mph
UV Index: 1.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.23 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.46 μg/m3
Ozone: 112.23 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 7:39 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 8 mins
Moon Transit: 4:15 PM
Moonset: 9:37 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:19 AM - 7:49 AM3:45 PM - 6:15 PM
Minor Periods
9:07 PM - 10:37 PM10:16 AM - 11:46 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 71.1°F
Average Humidity: 54%
Wind: 15.4 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 4:58 PM
Moonset: 10:04 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 21.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:01 AM - 8:31 AM4:28 PM - 6:58 PM
Minor Periods
9:34 PM - 11:04 PM11:15 AM - 12:45 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5