Sewells point
NDBC buoy swpv2
Observed , 58 minutes ago
Hazardous
Gale Warning in effect. Pressure steady at 1,022.3 mbar. Water 78°F, air 70°F. Next low tide at 1:55 AM (1 ft). This Afternoon: NE Winds 20 To 25 Kt With Gusts Up To 35 Kt.
Based on the zone forecast. This buoy does not measure wind or sea state.
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Gale Warning issued September 23 at 1:04PM EDT until September 24 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft. * WHERE...James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Get Buoycast for iPhoneAir temp
70°F
69 to 71°F today
Water temp
78°F
78 to 79°F today
Pressure
1022mbar
Tendency
Steady
3 hour change
-0.1 mbar
Last 11 hours1022 to 1023 mbar
Tides
Next low
1:55 AM
0.6 ft
Then high
8:05 AM
2.8 ft
Predicted, HAMPTON ROADS (Sewells Point)0.6 to 2.9 ft
Zone forecast
This Afternoon
NE Winds 20 To 25 Kt With Gusts Up To 35 Kt. Waves 3 To 4 Ft. Showers Likely.
Tonight
NE Winds 20 To 25 Kt With Gusts Up To 35 Kt. Waves 4 To 5 Ft. A Chance Of Showers In The Evening. A Chance Of Showers Late.
Thu
NE Winds 20 To 25 Kt With Gusts Up To 35 Kt. Waves 3 To 4 Ft. A Chance Of Showers.
Synopsis
.Synopsis for Fenwick Island DE to Currituck Beach Light NC out 60 nautical miles including Virginia portion of the Chesapeake Bay, Currituck Sound and portions of the James, York, and Rappahannock Rivers...
NWS zone James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River
Last 24 hours
Every 3 hours, over the last 12 hours. Pressure 1,022 to 1,023 mbar over the same window.
4 stations within 30 NM
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Get Buoycast for iPhoneCommon questions
How often does buoy swpv2 report?
temperature and pressure update about every 10 minutes.
Can I be notified when conditions change at buoy swpv2?
Buoycast Pro lets you set your own limits on wind, waves or pressure and sends a threshold notification when this buoy crosses them.
Does this page show NOAA warnings for this area?
Watches, warnings, and advisories for James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River appear alongside the conditions, here and in the app. Pro also pushes NOAA watches, warnings, and advisories when they are issued.
Can I see the forecast against what buoy swpv2 measured?
This page shows measurements only. Buoycast Pro charts the NOAA forecast against them so you can see where the two diverge.
Can I keep buoy swpv2 for next time?
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What this buoy measures
This buoy is not reporting wind or waves. 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 swpv2
36°56'35" N 76°19'44" W · owned and maintained by NOS
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.