Station Name: Cape Henry, VA (147)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet / 0 meters

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Virginia Beach (city) County

GPS Coordinates: 36.915, -75.722

Nearby Water Temperatures

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 28 at 3:03PM EDT until October 30 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 3:03 PM
Expires: Tue October 28, 2025, 11:15 PM

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 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 High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 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. 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.

High Surf Advisory issued October 28 at 3:03PM EDT until October 30 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 3:03 PM
Expires: Tue October 28, 2025, 11:15 PM

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 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 High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 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. 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 28 at 3:03PM EDT until October 30 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 3:03 PM
Expires: Tue October 28, 2025, 11:15 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 28 at 3:03PM EDT until October 30 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 3:03 PM
Expires: Tue October 28, 2025, 11:15 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.

High Surf Advisory issued October 28 at 3:03PM EDT until October 30 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 3:03 PM
Expires: Tue October 28, 2025, 11:15 PM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 13 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Coastal Flood Warning issued October 28 at 3:03PM EDT until October 30 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 3:03 PM
Expires: Tue October 28, 2025, 11:15 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.

High Surf Advisory issued October 28 at 3:03PM EDT until October 30 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 3:03 PM
Expires: Tue October 28, 2025, 11:15 PM

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, around one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until noon EDT Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 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 28 at 3:03PM EDT until October 30 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 3:03 PM
Expires: Tue October 28, 2025, 11:15 PM

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, around one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until noon EDT Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 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 Watch issued October 28 at 3:03PM EDT until October 31 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 3:03 PM
Expires: Tue October 28, 2025, 11:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to one foot of inundation above ground level possible 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 Warning, until 11 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Wednesday morning through late 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.

Coastal Flood Warning issued October 28 at 3:03PM EDT until October 28 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 3:03 PM
Expires: Tue October 28, 2025, 11:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to one foot of inundation above ground level possible 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 Warning, until 11 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Wednesday morning through late 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.