Cape henry
NDBC buoy chyv2
Observed , 48 minutes ago
Elevated
Rest of today
Light NNW winds at 7 kn gusting to 8 kn, easing. Pressure falling at 1,016.3 mbar. Air 54°F. Next low tide at 1:31 PM (0 ft). Rest of Today: NW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt early this afternoon, then becoming SW 10 to 15 kt late.
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Speed
7kn
Gust
8kn
Direction
340° NNW
Trend
Easing
Last 11 hours6 to 26 kn
Air temp
54°F
Last 11 hours52 to 54°F
Pressure
1016mbar
Tendency
Easing
3 hour change
-0.5 mbar
Last 11 hours1015 to 1017 mbar
Tides
Next low
1:31 PM
0.3 ft
Then high
7:14 PM
3.1 ft
Predicted, Cape Henry0.3 to 4 ft
Zone forecast
Rest of Today
NW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt early this afternoon, then becoming SW 10 to 15 kt late. Gusts up to 20 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. Wave detail: NW 3 ft at 4 seconds and SE 2 ft at 10 seconds.
Tonight
SW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the late evening and overnight. Gusts up to 25 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. Wave detail: W 3 ft at 4 seconds and E 2 ft at 11 seconds.
Mon
W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 25 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. Wave detail: W 3 ft at 4 seconds and SE 2 ft at 11 seconds.
Synopsis
Breezy conditions continue today. Additional advisories may be needed tonight into Monday as another dry cold front approaches and crosses the waters. High pressure brings benign conditions beyond Monday. Low pressure likely nears the area by late week, bringing the potential for elevated winds and seas.
NWS zone Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel
Last 24 hours
Every 3 hours, over the last 12 hours. Pressure 1,015 to 1,017 mbar over the same window.
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How often does buoy chyv2 report?
Wind, temperature and pressure update about every 10 minutes.
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Watches, warnings, and advisories for Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel appear alongside the conditions, here and in the app. Pro also pushes NOAA watches, warnings, and advisories when they are issued.
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What this buoy measures
This buoy is not reporting waves or water temperature. Conditions above come from the sensors it does carry, and the forecast, tides and sun times on this page are regional rather than measured at the buoy.
Station chyv2
36°55'34" N 76°00'25" W · owned and maintained by NOAA NOS PORTS
Measured on the water by 1,000+ NOAA buoys. Observations from the National Data Buoy Center, forecasts and advisories from the National Weather Service. Not for navigation.