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Latest Marine Discussion:

.MARINE... In the wake of a cold front, north to northeast winds have likely peaked and will gradually decline through the remainder of the day. Small Craft Advisories are in place through this evening for all waters, and through tonight for the southern waters. High pressure will slide across the area Tuesday, providing lighter winds that will quickly become southerly. The gradient increases by Tuesday evening as this high exits the coast. Small Craft Advisories will likely be required for Tuesday night, especially along the bay. Strong southerly winds continue Wednesday in response to a quick-moving low pressure system in the Great Lakes. Gusts up to 25 to 30 knots are possible this period. The associated cold front will cross Wednesday night, while advisory conditions will remain likely. Small Craft Advisories appear likely on Thursday within northwesterly flow. A few Gale gusts can't be ruled out during that time. Sub-SCA level westerly winds are expected on Friday but will increase Friday night. Update as of: 254 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025

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Marine Forecasts for the Lower Chesapeake Bay and Eastern VA Rivers

(These forecasts are provided by the Weather Forecast Office in Wakefield, VA)

Lower Chesapeake Bay

Smith Point to Windmill Point

Windmill Point to New Point Comfort

New Point Comfort to Little Creek

Little Creek to Cape Henry Incl. CBBT

Eastern VA Rivers

Rappahannock River (Urbanna-Windmill Pt)

York River

James River (Jamestown-James River Bridge)

James River (James River Bridge-HRBT)

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