Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean Near Wallops Island, VA
Current Water Temperature
Severe hypothermia and cold water shock risk. Unprotected swimming causes rapid loss of dexterity in under 5 minutes.
Measurement Time: Friday, February 13, 2026, 6:56 AM EST
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Chincoteague Island; Virginia Barrier IslandsSponsored Content
Station Name: Wallops Island, VA (224)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center
Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet
Nearest Address:
Offshore
Wallops Island, VA 23336
Accomack County
GPS Coordinates: 37.754, -75.325
Nearby Water Temperatures
Wachapreague Channel, Wachapreague, VA (22.2 mi)Ocean City Inlet, Ocean City, MD (41.7 mi)
Fishing Bay, Crocheron, MD (50.5 mi)
Chesapeake Bay, Kiptopeke, VA (54.6 mi)
Millsboro Pond, Millsboro, DE (58.1 mi)
Potomac River, Scotland, MD (58.3 mi)
Indian River Bay, Millsboro, DE (61.4 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach, VA (61.9 mi)
Coan River, Lewisetta, VA (64.4 mi)
Choptank River, Cambridge, MD (69.3 mi)
Broadkill River, Milton, DE (71.8 mi)
Delaware Bay, Lewes, DE (71.9 mi)
Patuxent River, Solomons, MD (72.6 mi)
York River, Yorktown, VA (73 mi)
Elizabeth River, Norfolk, VA (78.5 mi)
Weather Near Wallops Island, Virginia
Current Weather

Humidity: 82%
Feels Like: 64.2°F
Wind: S 14.3 mph
Wind Gusts: 32.7 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 85%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0
Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 75°F
L: 65°F

Fri
H: 71°F
L: 61°F

Sat
H: 61°F
L: 47°F
Air Quality
Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:26 AM - 10:56 AM8:48 PM - 11:18 PM
Minor Periods
2:19 AM - 3:49 AM2:24 PM - 3:54 PM
Small Craft Advisory issued November 5 at 12:43PM EST until November 6 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Thu November 5, 2026, 12:43 PM
Expires: Thu November 5, 2026, 8:45 PM
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 68.5°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Wind: 16.1 mph
UV Index: 2.8
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:26 AM - 10:56 AM8:48 PM - 11:18 PM
Minor Periods
2:19 AM - 3:49 AM2:24 PM - 3:54 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 65.3°F
Average Humidity: 94%
Wind: 15 mph
UV Index: 1.5
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:09 AM - 11:39 AM9:32 PM - 12:02 AM
Minor Periods
3:22 AM - 4:52 AM2:48 PM - 4:18 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 55°F
Average Humidity: 68%
Wind: 15.9 mph
UV Index: 3.1
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:54 AM - 12:24 PM10:17 PM - 12:47 AM
Minor Periods
4:26 AM - 5:56 AM3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
