Marine forecast
James River from Jamestown–the James River Bridge
- current wind
- 3 kt SW
- Gusts
- 6 kt
- Seas
- 0.3 ft
- Air
- 80°F
- Water
- 70°F
Observed Tue 2:54 PM | ANZ637
- Gusts now
- 6 kt
- Seas now
- 0.3 ft
- Air
- 80°F
- Water
- 70°F
- 72-hr peak
- 19 kt
In brief
At 2:54 pm EDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station YKTV2 (Yorktown USCG Training Center, VA, 12 miles away) measured wind from the SW at 3 kt, gusting to 6 kt; buoy 44072 measured seas of 0.3 ft. The NWS forecast for James River from Jamestown–the James River Bridge, VA issued at 12:41 pm EDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for this afternoon: “S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 foot.”
Source: National Weather Service Wakefield VA forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 19 kt
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| This Afternoon | S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 foot. |
| Tonight | SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 1 foot. |
| Wed | SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Gusts up to 15 kt in the morning. Waves around 1 foot. |
| Wed Night | SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 1 foot. |
| Thu | NE winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 15 kt. Waves around 1 foot. |
| Thu Night | E winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 15 kt, becoming SE after midnight. Waves around 1 foot. |
| Fri | SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. A chance of showers in the afternoon. |
| Fri Night | NW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft. A chance of showers. |
| Sat | NW winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming N 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft, diminishing to 2 to 3 ft in the afternoon. |
| Sat Night | N winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft, diminishing to around 1 foot after midnight. |
Issued Tue 12:41 PM by Wakefield VA (product CWFAKQ).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 2:54 PM | 3 kt SW | 6 kt | — | 70°F |
| Tue 1:54 PM | 6 kt S | 8 kt | — | 70°F |
| Tue 12:54 PM | 3 kt S | 7 kt | — | 70°F |
| Tue 11:54 AM | 5 kt WSW | 7 kt | — | 70°F |
| Tue 10:54 AM | 7 kt SSW | 9 kt | — | 70°F |
| Tue 9:54 AM | 6 kt SSW | 9 kt | — | 70°F |
| Tue 8:54 AM | 0 kt | 1 kt | — | 70°F |
| Tue 7:54 AM | 1 kt S | 3 kt | — | 70°F |
| Tue 6:54 AM | 7 kt SSW | 7 kt | — | 70°F |
| Tue 5:54 AM | 7 kt SSW | 9 kt | — | 70°F |
| Tue 4:54 AM | 8 kt SW | 11 kt | — | 70°F |
| Tue 3:54 AM | 0 kt | 2 kt | — | 70°F |
Observed Tue 2:54 PM at NDBC buoy YKTV2 (Yorktown USCG Training Center, VA), 11.9 miles away. Seas from buoy 44072 (York Spit, VA), 22.1 miles away, at Tue 3:00 PM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for James River from Jamestown–the James River Bridge today?
This Afternoon: S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 foot.
Is there a small craft advisory for James River from Jamestown–the James River Bridge?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone ANZ637 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 James River from Jamestown–the James River Bridge right now?
Seas are running 0.3 ft, measured at NDBC buoy YKTV2 Tue 2:54 PM, 11.9 miles from this zone.
What is the water temperature at James River from Jamestown–the James River Bridge?
The nearest buoy read 70°F (21°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 ANZ637, 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 YKTV2, 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.