Marine forecast
Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague, MD
- current wind
- 9 kt SSW
- Gusts
- 11 kt
- Seas
- 1.6 ft
- Period
- 6 sec
- Air
- 69°F
Observed Tue 2:54 PM | ANZ650
- Gusts now
- 11 kt
- Seas now
- 1.6 ft · 6 sec
- Air
- 69°F
- Water
- 67°F
- 72-hr peak
- 16 kt
In brief
At 2:54 pm EDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station OCIM2 (Ocean City Inlet, MD, 7 miles away) measured wind from the SSW at 9 kt, gusting to 11 kt; buoy 44084 measured seas of 1.6 ft. The NWS forecast for Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague, MD issued at 12:41 pm EDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for this afternoon: “SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt late. Seas around 2 ft.”
Source: National Weather Service Wakefield VA forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 16 kt
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| This Afternoon | SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt late. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 6 seconds and S 1 foot at 6 seconds. |
| Tonight | SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 5 seconds and NE 2 ft at 6 seconds. |
| Wed | SW winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 5 seconds and E 1 foot at 7 seconds. |
| Wed Night | SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW after midnight. Gusts up to 15 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 6 seconds. |
| Thu | NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: NE 3 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 5 seconds. A chance of showers. |
| Thu Night | E winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SE 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 20 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: NE 3 ft at 6 seconds and S 1 foot at 5 seconds. A chance of showers. |
| Fri | SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft, occasionally to 6 ft. A chance of showers. |
| Fri Night | NW winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft, occasionally to 9 ft. A chance of showers. |
| Sat | NW winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft, occasionally to 9 ft. |
| Sat Night | NW winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming N 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 5 ft, occasionally to 7 ft. |
Issued Tue 12:41 PM by Wakefield VA (product CWFAKQ).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 2:54 PM | 9 kt SSW | 11 kt | — | 67°F |
| Tue 1:54 PM | 7 kt S | 10 kt | — | 67°F |
| Tue 12:54 PM | 9 kt S | 11 kt | — | 67°F |
| Tue 11:54 AM | 6 kt S | 7 kt | — | 67°F |
| Tue 10:54 AM | 4 kt SSW | 5 kt | — | 67°F |
| Tue 9:54 AM | 0 kt | 1 kt | — | 67°F |
| Tue 8:54 AM | 4 kt NNW | 5 kt | — | 67°F |
| Tue 7:54 AM | 2 kt NNW | 2 kt | — | 67°F |
| Tue 6:54 AM | 3 kt NNW | 4 kt | — | 67°F |
| Tue 5:54 AM | 0 kt | 2 kt | — | 67°F |
| Tue 4:54 AM | 2 kt W | 3 kt | — | 67°F |
| Tue 3:54 AM | 2 kt WNW | 3 kt | — | 67°F |
Observed Tue 2:54 PM at NDBC buoy OCIM2 (Ocean City Inlet, MD), 7.3 miles away. Seas from buoy 44084 (Bethany Beach, DE (263)), 21.8 miles away, at Tue 2:26 PM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague today?
This Afternoon: SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt late. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 6 seconds and S 1 foot at 6 seconds.
Is there a small craft advisory for Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone ANZ650 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 Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague right now?
Seas are running 1.6 ft at a 6-second period, measured at NDBC buoy OCIM2 Tue 2:54 PM, 7.3 miles from this zone.
What is the water temperature at Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague?
The nearest buoy read 67°F (20°C) at Tue 2:54 PM. Sea surface temperature at a single buoy can differ by several degrees from the water at a beach or in a shallow bay nearby.
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 ANZ650, 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 OCIM2, 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.