Water Temperature of Chesapeake Bay in Kiptopeke, VA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 11:54 AM EDT
Today's Tides
High: October 29, 2:14 AM, 2.32 ft
Low: October 29, 8:20 AM, 0.83 ft
High: October 29, 2:39 PM, 2.80 ft
Low: October 29, 9:25 PM, 0.78 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)
York River, Yorktown, VA (27.3 mi)
Elizabeth River, Norfolk, VA (27.4 mi)
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: 94%
Feels Like: 54.2°F
Wind: ENE 17 mph
Wind Gusts: 21.9 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 1.6
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 60°F
L: 50°F

Thu
H: 66°F
L: 56°F

Fri
H: 59°F
L: 51°F

Sat
H: 62°F
L: 49°F

Sun
H: 62°F
L: 52°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 75 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 6:09 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 7:23 PM
Moonset: 12:25 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 52.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:25 AM - 10:55 AM6:53 PM - 9:23 PM
Minor Periods
1:55 PM - 3:25 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Coastal Flood Warning issued October 29 at 5:26AM EDT until October 31 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Wed October 29, 2025, 5:26 AM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 1:30 PM
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet 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 noon EDT today. For the High Surf Advisory, until noon EDT Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from noon today to midnight EDT Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles.
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
High Surf Advisory issued October 29 at 5:26AM EDT until October 30 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Wed October 29, 2025, 5:26 AM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 1:30 PM
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet 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 noon EDT today. For the High Surf Advisory, until noon EDT Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from noon today to midnight EDT Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles.
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 29 at 5:26AM EDT until October 29 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Wed October 29, 2025, 5:26 AM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 1:30 PM
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet 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 noon EDT today. For the High Surf Advisory, until noon EDT Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from noon today to midnight EDT Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles.
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 29 at 5:26AM EDT until October 30 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Wed October 29, 2025, 5:26 AM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 1:30 PM
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Norfolk/Portsmouth and Hampton/Poquoson Counties, and Suffolk and Chesapeake. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Thursday. * 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.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 29 at 5:26AM EDT until October 30 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Wed October 29, 2025, 5:26 AM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 1:30 PM
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...New Kent, Gloucester, Eastern King William, Eastern King and Queen and York Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Thursday. * 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.
Coastal Flood Warning issued October 29 at 5:26AM EDT until October 31 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Wed October 29, 2025, 5:26 AM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 1:30 PM
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Richmond, Lancaster, Middlesex, Mathews, Western Essex and Eastern Essex Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM EDT this morning. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 1 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles.
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 29 at 5:26AM EDT until October 29 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Wed October 29, 2025, 5:26 AM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 1:30 PM
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Richmond, Lancaster, Middlesex, Mathews, Western Essex and Eastern Essex Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM EDT this morning. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 1 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles.
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
High Surf Advisory issued October 29 at 5:26AM EDT until October 30 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Wed October 29, 2025, 5:26 AM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 1:30 PM
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Thursday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Thursday. * 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 swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 29 at 5:26AM EDT until October 30 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Wed October 29, 2025, 5:26 AM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 1:30 PM
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Thursday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Thursday. * 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 swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
Coastal Flood Warning issued October 29 at 5:26AM EDT until October 30 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Wed October 29, 2025, 5:26 AM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 1:30 PM
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg), Charles City, Surry, James City, Isle of Wight and Newport News Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles.
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 55.5°F
Average Humidity: 89%
Wind: 29.1 mph
UV Index: 0.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.19 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 6:09 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 7:23 PM
Moonset: 12:25 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 52.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:25 AM - 10:55 AM6:53 PM - 9:23 PM
Minor Periods
1:55 PM - 3:25 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 61.9°F
Average Humidity: 86%
Wind: 27.1 mph
UV Index: 0.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.48 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.31 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 6:08 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 8:12 PM
Moonset: 12:30 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 63.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:14 AM - 11:44 AM7:42 PM - 10:12 PM
Minor Periods
2:26 PM - 3:56 PM12:00 AM - 1:30 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 54.7°F
Average Humidity: 66%
Wind: 23.9 mph
UV Index: 0.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 6:07 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 40 mins
Moon Transit: 9:00 PM
Moonset: 1:37 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 74.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:01 AM - 12:31 AM8:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Minor Periods
2:53 PM - 4:23 PM1:07 AM - 2:37 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 55.8°F
Average Humidity: 59%
Wind: 16.8 mph
UV Index: 0.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 6:06 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 9:46 PM
Moonset: 2:45 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 83.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:48 AM - 1:18 PM9:16 PM - 11:46 PM
Minor Periods
3:20 PM - 4:50 PM2:15 AM - 3:45 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 56.7°F
Average Humidity: 60%
Wind: 7.4 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.44 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.69 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 6:05 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 12:31 AM
Moonset: 3:54 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:36 AM - 2:06 PM12:01 AM - 2:31 PM
Minor Periods
3:46 PM - 5:16 PM3:24 AM - 4:54 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
