Water Temperature of Chesapeake Bay in Kiptopeke, VA

Current Water Temperature

50.0°F

Measurement Time: Monday, March 23, 2026, 11:18 AM EDT

Today's Tides

 High: March 23, 12:12 AM, 3.1 ft
Low: March 23, 6:52 AM, -0.1 ft
 High: March 23, 12:41 PM, 2.3 ft
Low: March 23, 6:42 PM, -0.2 ft

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Kiptopeke State Park; Kiptopeke Beach; Chesapeake Bay Beach; Kiptopeake Fishing Pier; Cape Charles, VA

Chesapeake Bay

Station Name: Kiptopeke
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Sensor Depth: -5 feet

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 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 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

65.7°F
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
65.7°F
63.7°F
64%
N 8.1 mph
14.2 mph
63.6°F
54.3°F
0.01 in
75%
8 mi
1008 mbar
0.9

Five Day Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Mon
H: 67°F
L: 43°F
Partly Cloudy
Tue
H: 44°F
L: 37°F
Partly Cloudy
Wed
H: 50°F
L: 38°F
Overcast
Thu
H: 63°F
L: 47°F
Moderate rain
Fri
H: 65°F
L: 42°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.75 μg/m3
PM10: 4.85 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 211.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 94 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:03 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:18 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 15 mins
Moonrise: 9:34 AM
Moon Transit: 5:18 PM
Moonset: 12:57 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 23.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:15 AM - 8:45 AM
4:48 PM - 7:18 PM

Minor Periods

9:04 AM - 10:34 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, March 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
67.1°F
43.2°F
57.9°F
70%
0.04 in
81%
0%
23.7 mph
0.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.99 μg/m3
PM10: 10.12 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 212.57 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.72 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.76 μg/m3
Ozone: 93.2 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:03 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:18 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 15 mins
Moonrise: 9:34 AM
Moon Transit: 5:18 PM
Moonset: 12:57 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 23.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:15 AM - 8:45 AM
4:48 PM - 7:18 PM

Minor Periods

9:04 AM - 10:34 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
43.5°F
37°F
40.6°F
61%
0 in
0%
0%
20.8 mph
1.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.11 μg/m3
PM10: 3.56 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 171.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.54 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.02 μg/m3
Ozone: 102.32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:01 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:19 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 10:27 AM
Moon Transit: 6:21 PM
Moonset: 1:10 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 34.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:17 AM - 9:47 AM
5:51 PM - 8:21 PM

Minor Periods

9:57 AM - 11:27 AM
12:40 AM - 2:10 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
49.5°F
38.1°F
43.8°F
76%
0 in
0%
0%
15 mph
1.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.57 μg/m3
PM10: 10.65 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 208.37 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.44 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.89 μg/m3
Ozone: 109.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:00 AM
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 7:20 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 20 mins
Moonrise: 11:29 AM
Moon Transit: 7:24 PM
Moonset: 2:18 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:20 AM - 10:50 AM
6:54 PM - 9:24 PM

Minor Periods

10:59 AM - 12:29 AM
1:48 AM - 3:18 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
63.4°F
46.8°F
54.8°F
83%
0 in
0%
0%
17.2 mph
1.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 14.03 μg/m3
PM10: 15.54 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 214.25 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.42 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.78 μg/m3
Ozone: 105.12 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:58 AM
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 7:21 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 23 mins
Moonrise: 12:39 AM
Moon Transit: 8:24 PM
Moonset: 3:14 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 56.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:21 AM - 11:51 AM
7:54 PM - 10:24 PM

Minor Periods

12:09 AM - 1:39 PM
2:44 AM - 4:14 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, March 27, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
65.2°F
41.6°F
54.7°F
81%
0.24 in
79%
0%
27.1 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.62 μg/m3
PM10: 11.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 177 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.08 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.52 μg/m3
Ozone: 98.23 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:57 AM
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 7:22 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 25 mins
Moonrise: 1:50 PM
Moon Transit: 9:19 PM
Moonset: 4:01 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 67.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:18 AM - 12:48 AM
8:49 PM - 11:19 PM

Minor Periods

1:20 PM - 2:50 PM
3:31 AM - 5:01 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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