Marine forecast
Cape Charles–North Carolina Border (20–60 nm)
- current wind
- 8 kt SE
- Gusts
- 10 kt
- Seas
- 2.0 ft
- Period
- 6 sec
- Air
- 71°F
Observed Tue 2:54 PM | ANZ686
- Gusts now
- 10 kt
- Seas now
- 2.0 ft · 6 sec
- Air
- 71°F
- 72-hr peak
- 18 kt
- Peak seas
- 4 ft
In brief
At 2:54 pm EDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station CHYV2 (Cape Henry, VA, 29 miles away) measured wind from the SE at 8 kt, gusting to 10 kt; buoy 44099 measured seas of 2.0 ft. The NWS forecast for Cape Charles–North Carolina Border (20–60 nm), VA issued at 12:41 pm EDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for this afternoon: “SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.”
Source: National Weather Service Wakefield VA forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 18 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 4 ft
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| This Afternoon | SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: NE 3 ft at 7 seconds and SW 1 foot at 4 seconds. |
| Tonight | S winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt in the late evening and overnight. Gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 3 seconds and NE 2 ft at 6 seconds. |
| Wed | SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 4 seconds and SE 2 ft at 7 seconds. |
| Wed Night | SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 4 seconds and SE 2 ft at 7 seconds. |
| Thu | N winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming NE 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft, occasionally to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NE 4 ft at 8 seconds and NW 3 ft at 4 seconds. |
| Thu Night | NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming SE 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft, occasionally to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NE 4 ft at 6 seconds and S 1 foot at 5 seconds. |
| Fri | SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft, occasionally to 6 ft. |
| Fri Night | W winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming NW after midnight. Gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft, occasionally to 9 ft, building to 6 to 8 ft, occasionally to 12 ft after midnight. Showers likely. |
| Sat | NW winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft, occasionally to 13 ft. |
| Sat Night | N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft, occasionally to 12 ft. |
Issued Tue 12:41 PM by Wakefield VA (product CWFAKQ).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 2:54 PM | 8 kt SE | 10 kt | — | — |
| Tue 1:54 PM | 7 kt ESE | 9 kt | — | — |
| Tue 12:54 PM | 8 kt ESE | 9 kt | — | — |
| Tue 11:54 AM | 4 kt ENE | 4 kt | — | — |
| Tue 10:54 AM | 2 kt SSW | 4 kt | — | — |
| Tue 9:54 AM | 3 kt W | 4 kt | — | — |
| Tue 8:54 AM | 3 kt W | 6 kt | — | — |
| Tue 7:54 AM | 5 kt W | 6 kt | — | — |
| Tue 6:54 AM | 5 kt W | 6 kt | — | — |
| Tue 5:54 AM | 5 kt W | 6 kt | — | — |
| Tue 4:54 AM | 7 kt W | 9 kt | — | — |
| Tue 3:54 AM | 7 kt WSW | 9 kt | — | — |
Observed Tue 2:54 PM at NDBC buoy CHYV2 (Cape Henry, VA), 28.9 miles away. Seas from buoy 44099 (Cape Henry, VA (147)), 14.0 miles away, at Tue 2:56 PM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Cape Charles–North Carolina Border (20–60 nm) today?
This Afternoon: SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: NE 3 ft at 7 seconds and SW 1 foot at 4 seconds.
Is there a small craft advisory for Cape Charles–North Carolina Border (20–60 nm)?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone ANZ686 as of the last update on this page. Advisories can be issued at any time; check the current bulletin before leaving the dock.
How high are the waves at Cape Charles–North Carolina Border (20–60 nm) right now?
Seas are running 2.0 ft at a 6-second period, measured at NDBC buoy CHYV2 Tue 2:54 PM, 28.9 miles from this zone. The forecast peaks at 4.0 ft Thu 7 PM.
What do the wind speeds in knots mean?
One knot is 1.15 mph. The National Weather Service issues a small craft advisory for sustained winds of roughly 22–33 knots or hazardous seas, a gale warning at 34–47 knots, and a storm warning at 48 knots and above. Exact advisory thresholds vary by forecast office and by water body — a bay reaches dangerous chop at a lower wind speed than open ocean.
Where does this forecast come from?
The forecast text is the National Weather Service's own marine bulletin for zone ANZ686, issued by Wakefield VA, reproduced in full. The wind and seas charts are drawn from the NWS gridded forecast for a point inside the zone. Observations come from the nearest reporting NDBC buoy. We are not affiliated with NOAA or the National Weather Service.
Forecast: NOAA/NWS product CWFAKQ, issued Tue 12:41 PM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station CHYV2, read Tue 2:54 PM. Retrieved Oct 13, 3:42 PM. Conditions offshore change faster than any page can be rebuilt, so check the current NWS bulletin and your own instruments before going out.