Chincoteague Tides December 2027 | Tide Charts & Tables | Chincoteague Island, VA

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Chincoteague Tide Table for December 2027

View tide tables in a column-row format below, with a "diff" column to spot large tide height swings—great for anglers. Scroll down for a textual format, ideal for reading or sharing.

- diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Sun Moon
12/1 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/2 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/3 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/4 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/5 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/6 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/7 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/8 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/9 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/10 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/11 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/12 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/13 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/14 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/15 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/16 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/17 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/18 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/19 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/20 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/21 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/22 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/23 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/24 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/25 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/26 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/27 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/28 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/29 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/30 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/31 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM N/A 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11

Chincoteague Textual Tide Table for December 2027


Dec 1st (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 2nd (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 3rd (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 4th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 5th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 6th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 7th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 8th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 9th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 10th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 11th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 12th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 13th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 14th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 15th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 16th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 17th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 18th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 19th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 20th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 21st (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 22nd (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 23rd (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 24th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 25th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 26th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 27th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 28th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 29th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 30th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 31st (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"

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NOAA/NWS Forecast for Chincoteague | Small Craft Advisory

Last updated: June 19, 2026, 12:03 AM

Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued June 19 at 1:26AM EDT until June 19 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt and
seas 3 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
VA out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore
Island VA out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Parramore Island
to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT today.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Effective: June 19, 2026, 5:26 AM

Expires: June 19, 2026, 11:00 AM

Marine Forecast (ANZ652)

ANZ652-191815-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM-
143 AM EDT Fri Jun 19 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

.THROUGH 7 AM...W winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt
late. Seas 4 to 5 ft, occasionally to 7 ft. Wave Detail: SE 5 ft
at 7 seconds. Showers likely with a chance of tstms after
midnight, then showers with a slight chance of tstms late.
.TODAY...W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming N 5 to 10 kt in the
afternoon. Gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft, occasionally to
6 ft. Wave Detail: SE 4 ft at 7 seconds. Showers until late
afternoon, then a chance of showers late.
.TONIGHT...NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Gusts up to 15 kt after midnight.
Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 7 seconds and NW 1 foot at
2 seconds.
.SAT...NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 7 seconds and
NW 1 foot at 3 seconds.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 7 seconds and SW
1 foot at 3 seconds.
.SUN...W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft
at 7 seconds.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas
2 to 3 ft.
.MON...S winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft, occasionally to
6 ft, building to 5 to 6 ft, occasionally to 9 ft in the
afternoon. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...S winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming SW 20 to 25 kt after
midnight. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft, occasionally to
9 ft. Showers likely with a chance of tstms.
.TUE...NW winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt in the
afternoon. Gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft, occasionally to
6 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

Land Forecast (VAZ099)

REST OF TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

JUNETEENTH: Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of rain 90 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

SATURDAY: Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west after midnight.

SUNDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.

MONDAY: Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Windy with highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Breezy with lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TUESDAY: Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.

WEDNESDAY: Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.

THURSDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

Last updated: June 19, 2026, 12:03 AM

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Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Boat Ramp (Other)

Public boat ramp at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge providing concrete ramp access parking restrooms and easy launch for trailered boats kayaks and small craft into Toms Cove and Chincoteague Bay for fishing paddling and exploring the refuge waters. Convenient for day trips crabbing clamming and wildlife viewing where significant tidal ranges expose mudflats oyster beds and shallow areas at low tide enhancing opportunities for timing launches and observing birds ponies and marine life in this protected area. Managed by US Fish and Wildlife Service with refuge entry fee it combines ramp use with tide monitoring and proximity to the famous Chincoteague ponies and beaches.

Chincoteague Pony Swim Viewing Areas (Other)

Public viewing areas along the Assateague Channel and Chincoteague Bay for the annual Pony Swim and year round pony watching with shoreline access for low tide walks photography and relaxation observing the famous Chincoteague ponies on Assateague Island across the water. Tidal cycles reveal changing channel conditions exposing sandbars and mudflats at low tide enhancing opportunities for observing ponies wading birds and other wildlife from the Virginia side. Popular during Pony Penning week but accessible year round it pairs well with tide watching combining cultural tradition with the natural tidal dynamics and scenic beauty of Chincoteague Island.

Chincoteague Public Beach and Assateague Channel Access (Other)

Public beach access on Chincoteague Island near the Assateague Channel featuring sandy shoreline for swimming sunbathing picnics and low tide beachcombing with views over the channel Assateague Island and Chincoteague Bay. Excellent for family outings shore fishing crabbing and enjoying calm waters where tidal cycles expose more intertidal zones sandbars and shallow flats ideal for safe wading relaxation and observing ponies birds and marine life from the Virginia side. Ample parking restrooms and proximity to the wildlife refuge make it a top spot for combining beach time with tide watching and appreciating the natural beauty of this famous barrier island area.

Maddox Family Campground Boat Ramp and Shore Access (Other)

Public campground and boat ramp at Maddox Family Campground in Chincoteague offering ramp access for small craft kayaks and trailered boats into Chincoteague Bay with nearby shoreline for shore fishing crabbing and low tide exploration. Tidal ranges dramatically affect water levels exposing mudflats and clam beds at low tide creating prime conditions for recreational harvesting and observing wildlife like horseshoe crabs and birds in this family friendly bay setting. Convenient parking facilities and proximity to the town support combining ramp or shore activities with tide monitoring and enjoying the relaxed Chincoteague Island vibe.