37.8283’ N, 75.9933’ W

Tangier Island, VA

58°
H 60°
L 47°
NNE
21mph
Low tide
11:12 am

Tangier Island, VA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Day Sky High / Low Precip Wind Humidity
Sat
Oct 17
Rain/Wind
Close Hourly
60º / 47º 98% N 35 mph 80%
7am Rain/Wind 58º 96% NNE 21 mph 97%
8am Rain/Wind 56º 88% NNE 23 mph 91%
9am Rain/Wind 55º 84% NNE 25 mph 92%
10am Rain/Wind 54º 98% N 29 mph 90%
11am Rain/Wind 53º 91% N 34 mph 89%
12pm Rain/Wind 53º 85% N 35 mph 83%
1pm Rain/Wind 53º 64% N 32 mph 77%
2pm Showers/Wind 54º 44% N 32 mph 73%
3pm Cloudy/Wind 54º 9% N 31 mph 69%
4pm Cloudy/Wind 55º 5% N 31 mph 65%
5pm Mostly Cloudy/Wind 55º 3% N 30 mph 63%
6pm Cloudy/Wind 55º 2% N 30 mph 60%
7pm Cloudy/Wind 54º 1% N 30 mph 63%
8pm Partly Cloudy/Wind 53º 0% N 30 mph 64%
9pm Partly Cloudy/Wind 51º 0% NNE 31 mph 66%
10pm Partly Cloudy/Wind 51º 0% NNE 31 mph 66%
11pm Clear/Wind 51º 0% NNE 30 mph 65%
Sun
Oct 18
Sunny/Wind
View Hourly
60º / 52º 3% NNE 26 mph 61%
12am Clear/Wind 50º 1% NNE 29 mph 65%
1am Clear/Wind 50º 1% NNE 28 mph 64%
2am Clear/Wind 50º 2% NNE 28 mph 64%
3am Clear/Wind 49º 2% NNE 27 mph 65%
4am Clear/Wind 49º 2% NNE 27 mph 66%
5am Clear/Wind 48º 3% NNE 27 mph 68%
6am Clear/Wind 49º 3% NNE 27 mph 68%
7am Clear/Wind 48º 3% NNE 26 mph 70%
8am Sunny/Wind 48º 4% NNE 25 mph 72%
9am Sunny/Wind 50º 4% NNE 25 mph 72%
10am Sunny/Wind 51º 3% NNE 24 mph 70%
11am Sunny/Wind 52º 2% NNE 23 mph 67%
12pm Sunny/Wind 54º 2% NNE 22 mph 62%
1pm Sunny/Wind 56º 1% NNE 22 mph 58%
2pm Sunny/Wind 57º 0% NNE 20 mph 55%
3pm Sunny/Wind 58º 0% NNE 20 mph 53%
4pm Sunny/Wind 59º 0% NNE 20 mph 52%
5pm Sunny/Wind 59º 0% NE 20 mph 52%
6pm Sunny/Wind 58º 0% NE 20 mph 52%
7pm Clear/Wind 57º 0% NE 20 mph 58%
8pm Clear/Wind 55º 0% NE 21 mph 61%
9pm Clear/Wind 55º 1% NE 21 mph 63%
10pm Clear/Wind 55º 1% NE 21 mph 64%
11pm Clear/Wind 55º 1% NE 20 mph 64%
Mon
Oct 19
Partly Cloudy/Wind
View Hourly
63º / 55º 6% NNE 26 mph 68%
12am Clear/Wind 55º 1% NNE 21 mph 65%
1am Clear/Wind 55º 1% NNE 21 mph 66%
2am Clear/Wind 55º 2% NNE 22 mph 67%
3am Clear/Wind 55º 2% NNE 22 mph 69%
4am Clear/Wind 55º 2% NNE 23 mph 71%
5am Mostly Clear/Wind 55º 2% NNE 24 mph 73%
6am Mostly Clear/Wind 54º 2% NNE 24 mph 74%
Tue
Oct 20
Partly Cloudy/Wind 67º / 55º 16% N 26 mph 60%
Wed
Oct 21
Partly Cloudy/Wind 62º / 53º 19% NNE 23 mph 71%
Thu
Oct 22
Showers/Wind 62º / 54º 37% N 21 mph 76%
Fri
Oct 23
Few Showers 62º / 53º 31% N 18 mph 71%
Sat
Oct 24
Showers 61º / 53º 35% NNE 17 mph 76%

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    Wind Speed Forecast for Tangier Island, VA

    SaturdaySundayMonday
    Wind Speed (MPH) 213431303027262320202022
    11am3pm7pm11pm3am7am11am3pm7pm11pm3am7am
    MPH 213431303027262320202022
    DIR NNENNNNNENNENNENNENNENENENNE

    Current Weather Conditions In Tangier Island, VA

    As Of: 49 minutes ago

    • 58ºF
    • 53ºF
    • 21mph
    • 0º (NNE)
    • 26mph
    • Rain/Wind
    • 4mi
    • 29.96"
    • 97%
    • 0ºF

    The weather right now in Tangier Island, VA is Rain/Wind. The current temperature is 58°F, and the expected high and low for today, Saturday, October 17, 2026, are 60° high temperature and 47°F low temperature. The wind is currently blowing at 21 miles per hour, and coming from the North Northeast. The wind is gusting to 26 mph. With the wind and the atmosphere the temperature feels like 53° Fahrenheit. Expected precipitation is 96 percent, with current humidity at 97 percent, and air pressure at 29.96 in. Visibility is 4 nautical miles. There are 3 current weather alert(s).

    Weather Alerts
    Gale Warning - 6:40am Sat Oct 17 2026

    ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

    WHAT: North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
    waves 3 to 6 ft.

    WHERE: Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA
    and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA.

    WHEN: Until 7 AM EDT Sunday.

    IMPACTS: Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
    capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
    Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
    vessel for hazardous conditions.

    &&

    Coastal Flood Watch - 5:51am Sat Oct 17 2026

    ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

    WHAT: For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to
    12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
    one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in
    low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

    WHERE: In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia,
    Accomack and Northampton Counties.

    WHEN: For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 AM Sunday to 7 AM
    EDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Monday
    afternoon through Tuesday morning.

    IMPACTS: Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
    including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
    may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous
    swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    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.

    &&

    Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

    OCEAN CITY INLET MD MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 4.5 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 3.0 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 17/01 PM 3.4 0.9 1.0 1 NONE 18/02 AM 3.3 0.8 1.4 1 NONE 18/03 PM 3.8 1.3 1.5 1 NONE 19/03 AM 3.8 1.3 2.0 1 NONE 19/03 PM 4.6 2.1 2.3 1 MODERATE 20/03 AM 4.4 1.9 2.5 1 MINOR

    SAXIS VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 17/05 AM 2.6 0.1 0.6 3 NONE 17/06 PM 2.5 0.0 0.1 3 NONE 18/06 AM 2.4 -0.1 0.4 3 NONE 18/07 PM 3.0 0.5 0.7 2 NONE 19/07 AM 3.0 0.5 1.0 2-3 NONE 19/07 PM 3.4 0.9 1.0 2-3 NONE

    NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 17/04 PM 2.8 0.8 0.9 6 NONE 18/04 AM 2.6 0.6 1.1 5 NONE 18/05 PM 3.2 1.2 1.4 4 MINOR 19/05 AM 3.1 1.1 1.6 4 MINOR 19/06 PM 3.7 1.7 1.9 5-6 MODERATE

    CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 17/02 PM 3.5 0.7 0.5 2 NONE 18/01 AM 3.2 0.4 0.7 2 NONE 18/02 PM 4.1 1.3 1.1 2 NONE 19/02 AM 3.8 1.0 1.3 2 NONE 19/03 PM 4.6 1.8 1.7 2 MINOR 20/03 AM 4.4 1.6 1.8 2 NONE

    WACHAPREAGUE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 17/02 PM 5.0 0.5 0.9 1 NONE 18/02 AM 5.1 0.6 1.7 1 NONE 18/03 PM 6.0 1.5 2.0 1 NONE 19/03 AM 5.6 1.1 2.2 1 NONE 19/03 PM 6.3 1.8 2.4 1 NONE

    TANGIER ISLAND VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.4 FT, MODERATE 1.9 FT, MAJOR 2.4 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 17/05 AM 2.1 0.2 0.9 1 NONE 17/05 PM 2.5 0.6 0.9 1 NONE 18/06 AM 2.5 0.6 1.3 1 NONE 18/06 PM 2.9 1.1 1.4 1 NONE 19/06 AM 2.9 1.1 1.7 1 NONE 19/06 PM 3.2 1.4 1.8 1 NONE

    KIPTOPEKE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 17/02 PM 4.1 1.1 1.3 4 NONE 18/03 AM 3.9 0.9 1.6 4 NONE 18/02 PM 4.3 1.3 1.6 3-4 NONE 19/03 AM 4.3 1.3 1.9 3-4 NONE 19/04 PM 5.0 2.0 2.3 4-5 MODERATE

    OYSTER VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 17/02 PM 6.1 1.5 1.3 1 NONE 18/02 AM 5.5 0.9 1.9 1 NONE 18/03 PM 7.1 2.5 2.4 1 MINOR 19/03 AM 6.3 1.7 2.7 1 NONE 19/04 PM 7.7 3.1 3.0 1 MODERATE

    &&

    High Surf Advisory - 5:51am Sat Oct 17 2026

    ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

    WHAT: For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to
    12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
    one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in
    low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

    WHERE: In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia,
    Accomack and Northampton Counties.

    WHEN: For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 AM Sunday to 7 AM
    EDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Monday
    afternoon through Tuesday morning.

    IMPACTS: Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
    including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
    may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous
    swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    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.

    &&

    Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

    OCEAN CITY INLET MD MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 4.5 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 3.0 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 17/01 PM 3.4 0.9 1.0 1 NONE 18/02 AM 3.3 0.8 1.4 1 NONE 18/03 PM 3.8 1.3 1.5 1 NONE 19/03 AM 3.8 1.3 2.0 1 NONE 19/03 PM 4.6 2.1 2.3 1 MODERATE 20/03 AM 4.4 1.9 2.5 1 MINOR

    SAXIS VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 17/05 AM 2.6 0.1 0.6 3 NONE 17/06 PM 2.5 0.0 0.1 3 NONE 18/06 AM 2.4 -0.1 0.4 3 NONE 18/07 PM 3.0 0.5 0.7 2 NONE 19/07 AM 3.0 0.5 1.0 2-3 NONE 19/07 PM 3.4 0.9 1.0 2-3 NONE

    NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 17/04 PM 2.8 0.8 0.9 6 NONE 18/04 AM 2.6 0.6 1.1 5 NONE 18/05 PM 3.2 1.2 1.4 4 MINOR 19/05 AM 3.1 1.1 1.6 4 MINOR 19/06 PM 3.7 1.7 1.9 5-6 MODERATE

    CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 17/02 PM 3.5 0.7 0.5 2 NONE 18/01 AM 3.2 0.4 0.7 2 NONE 18/02 PM 4.1 1.3 1.1 2 NONE 19/02 AM 3.8 1.0 1.3 2 NONE 19/03 PM 4.6 1.8 1.7 2 MINOR 20/03 AM 4.4 1.6 1.8 2 NONE

    WACHAPREAGUE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 17/02 PM 5.0 0.5 0.9 1 NONE 18/02 AM 5.1 0.6 1.7 1 NONE 18/03 PM 6.0 1.5 2.0 1 NONE 19/03 AM 5.6 1.1 2.2 1 NONE 19/03 PM 6.3 1.8 2.4 1 NONE

    TANGIER ISLAND VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.4 FT, MODERATE 1.9 FT, MAJOR 2.4 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 17/05 AM 2.1 0.2 0.9 1 NONE 17/05 PM 2.5 0.6 0.9 1 NONE 18/06 AM 2.5 0.6 1.3 1 NONE 18/06 PM 2.9 1.1 1.4 1 NONE 19/06 AM 2.9 1.1 1.7 1 NONE 19/06 PM 3.2 1.4 1.8 1 NONE

    KIPTOPEKE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 17/02 PM 4.1 1.1 1.3 4 NONE 18/03 AM 3.9 0.9 1.6 4 NONE 18/02 PM 4.3 1.3 1.6 3-4 NONE 19/03 AM 4.3 1.3 1.9 3-4 NONE 19/04 PM 5.0 2.0 2.3 4-5 MODERATE

    OYSTER VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 17/02 PM 6.1 1.5 1.3 1 NONE 18/02 AM 5.5 0.9 1.9 1 NONE 18/03 PM 7.1 2.5 2.4 1 MINOR 19/03 AM 6.3 1.7 2.7 1 NONE 19/04 PM 7.7 3.1 3.0 1 MODERATE

    &&