NOAA station 8638339, Virginia
Western Branch tide chart
Wednesday, October 14Eastern Daylight Time
NOAA harmonic station (NOAA’s page for this station, opens in a new tab)Rising, about 0.4 ft now
As of 6:18 AM EDT
- Next
- High 3.2 ft at 12:21 PMin 6h 3m
- Then
- Low 0.5 ft at 6:43 PMin 12h 25m
Low, passed
6:00 AM
0.4 ft
- Next
High
12:21 PM
3.2 ft
Low
6:43 PM
0.5 ft
The week ahead
This week’s tides at Western Branch
Every high and low for the next seven days, in feet above MLLW. The 30-day table below has the rest of the month.
| Day | Tide curve | Highs | Lows | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 14Range 2.8 ft | 12:21 PM 3.2 ft | 6:00 AM 0.4 ft6:43 PM 0.5 ft | 2.8 ft | |
| Thu, Oct 15Range 2.4 ft | 12:39 AM 2.8 ft1:03 PM 3.0 ft | 6:38 AM 0.6 ft7:26 PM 0.7 ft | 2.4 ft | |
| Fri, Oct 16Range 2.2 ft | 1:23 AM 2.7 ft1:48 PM 2.9 ft | 7:20 AM 0.7 ft8:13 PM 0.8 ft | 2.2 ft | |
| Sat, Oct 17Range 2.0 ft | 2:08 AM 2.5 ft2:33 PM 2.8 ft | 8:07 AM 0.8 ft9:06 PM 0.9 ft | 2.0 ft | |
| Sun, Oct 18Range 1.9 ft | 2:54 AM 2.5 ft3:21 PM 2.8 ft | 9:01 AM 0.9 ft10:02 PM 0.9 ft | 1.9 ft | |
| Mon, Oct 19Range 1.9 ft | 3:46 AM 2.4 ft4:14 PM 2.7 ft | 10:00 AM 0.9 ft10:56 PM 0.8 ft | 1.9 ft | |
| Tue, Oct 20Range 2.0 ft | 4:45 AM 2.5 ft5:11 PM 2.7 ft | 11:02 AM 0.8 ft11:45 PM 0.7 ft | 2.0 ft |
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Western Branch tide table for the next 30 days
Every high and low for the next month, with the daily tidal range.
| Day | Highs | Lows | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 14Range 2.8 ft | 12:21 PM 3.2 ft | 6:00 AM 0.4 ft6:43 PM 0.5 ft | 2.8 ft |
| Thu, Oct 15Range 2.4 ft | 12:39 AM 2.8 ft1:03 PM 3.0 ft | 6:38 AM 0.6 ft7:26 PM 0.7 ft | 2.4 ft |
| Fri, Oct 16Range 2.2 ft | 1:23 AM 2.7 ft1:48 PM 2.9 ft | 7:20 AM 0.7 ft8:13 PM 0.8 ft | 2.2 ft |
| Sat, Oct 17Range 2.0 ft | 2:08 AM 2.5 ft2:33 PM 2.8 ft | 8:07 AM 0.8 ft9:06 PM 0.9 ft | 2.0 ft |
| Sun, Oct 18Range 1.9 ft | 2:54 AM 2.5 ft3:21 PM 2.8 ft | 9:01 AM 0.9 ft10:02 PM 0.9 ft | 1.9 ft |
| Mon, Oct 19Range 1.9 ft | 3:46 AM 2.4 ft4:14 PM 2.7 ft | 10:00 AM 0.9 ft10:56 PM 0.8 ft | 1.9 ft |
| Tue, Oct 20Range 2.0 ft | 4:45 AM 2.5 ft5:11 PM 2.7 ft | 11:02 AM 0.8 ft11:45 PM 0.7 ft | 2.0 ft |
| Wed, Oct 21Range 2.1 ft | 5:47 AM 2.6 ft6:08 PM 2.8 ft | 12:00 PM 0.7 ft | 2.1 ft |
| Thu, Oct 22Range 2.3 ft | 6:43 AM 2.8 ft7:01 PM 2.8 ft | 12:31 AM 0.5 ft12:56 PM 0.6 ft | 2.3 ft |
| Fri, Oct 23Range 2.7 ft | 7:32 AM 3.1 ft7:50 PM 2.9 ft | 1:17 AM 0.4 ft1:50 PM 0.5 ft | 2.7 ft |
| Sat, Oct 24Range 3.1 ft | 8:18 AM 3.3 ft8:39 PM 3.0 ft | 2:03 AM 0.2 ft2:43 PM 0.3 ft | 3.1 ft |
| Sun, Oct 25Range 3.4 ft | 9:02 AM 3.5 ft9:26 PM 3.0 ft | 2:50 AM 0.1 ft3:34 PM 0.1 ft | 3.4 ft |
| Mon, Oct 26Range 3.6 ft | 9:47 AM 3.6 ft10:13 PM 3.1 ft | 3:38 AM 0.0 ft4:23 PM 0.0 ft | 3.6 ft |
| Tue, Oct 27Range 3.6 ft | 10:33 AM 3.6 ft11:00 PM 3.0 ft | 4:24 AM 0.0 ft5:11 PM 0.0 ft | 3.6 ft |
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| Wed, Oct 28Range 3.6 ft | 11:23 AM 3.6 ft11:51 PM 3.0 ft | 5:11 AM 0.0 ft6:00 PM 0.1 ft | 3.6 ft |
| Thu, Oct 29Range 3.5 ft | 12:17 PM 3.5 ft | 6:00 AM 0.0 ft6:54 PM 0.2 ft | 3.5 ft |
| Fri, Oct 30Range 3.3 ft | 12:45 AM 2.9 ft1:16 PM 3.4 ft | 6:54 AM 0.1 ft7:54 PM 0.3 ft | 3.3 ft |
| Sat, Oct 31Range 3.1 ft | 1:42 AM 2.8 ft2:16 PM 3.3 ft | 7:54 AM 0.2 ft8:58 PM 0.4 ft | 3.1 ft |
| Sun, Nov 1Range 2.9 ft | 1:42 AM 2.7 ft2:17 PM 3.2 ft | 8:00 AM 0.3 ft9:03 PM 0.4 ft | 2.9 ft |
| Mon, Nov 2Range 2.6 ft | 2:44 AM 2.7 ft3:20 PM 3.0 ft | 9:10 AM 0.4 ft10:04 PM 0.4 ft | 2.6 ft |
| Tue, Nov 3Range 2.7 ft | 3:54 AM 2.8 ft4:27 PM 3.0 ft | 10:19 AM 0.3 ft10:58 PM 0.3 ft | 2.7 ft |
| Wed, Nov 4Range 2.7 ft | 5:02 AM 2.9 ft5:29 PM 2.9 ft | 11:23 AM 0.3 ft11:46 PM 0.2 ft | 2.7 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5Range 2.9 ft | 6:01 AM 3.1 ft6:22 PM 2.9 ft | 12:20 PM 0.2 ft | 2.9 ft |
| Fri, Nov 6Range 3.2 ft | 6:51 AM 3.3 ft7:10 PM 2.9 ft | 12:32 AM 0.2 ft1:15 PM 0.1 ft | 3.2 ft |
| Sat, Nov 7Range 3.3 ft | 7:36 AM 3.4 ft7:54 PM 2.9 ft | 1:16 AM 0.1 ft2:04 PM 0.1 ft | 3.3 ft |
| Sun, Nov 8Range 3.3 ft | 8:18 AM 3.4 ft8:35 PM 2.9 ft | 2:00 AM 0.1 ft2:48 PM 0.1 ft | 3.3 ft |
| Mon, Nov 9Range 3.3 ft | 8:57 AM 3.4 ft9:14 PM 2.8 ft | 2:42 AM 0.1 ft3:26 PM 0.1 ft | 3.3 ft |
| Tue, Nov 10Range 3.1 ft | 9:34 AM 3.3 ft9:52 PM 2.8 ft | 3:20 AM 0.2 ft4:02 PM 0.2 ft | 3.1 ft |
| Wed, Nov 11Range 2.9 ft | 10:12 AM 3.1 ft10:30 PM 2.7 ft | 3:56 AM 0.2 ft4:38 PM 0.3 ft | 2.9 ft |
| Thu, Nov 12Range 2.7 ft | 10:51 AM 3.0 ft11:10 PM 2.6 ft | 4:32 AM 0.3 ft5:14 PM 0.4 ft | 2.7 ft |
Conditions at Western Branch
From the National Weather Service forecast for this spot and the nearest water temperature reading, with today's sunrise and sunset.
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About Western Branch tides
Western Branch is a NOAA harmonic tide station (8638339): its predictions come from the tidal constituents NOAA derived from water levels measured at this spot. Heights are in feet above MLLW (Mean Lower Low Water), the datum of US nautical charts, so they line up with charted depths.
In the next 30 days, Western Branch has two highs and two lows on 26 days and three turns on 4 days, and the daily range runs from 1.9 to 3.6 ft. That is a semidiurnal tide: two highs and two lows a day, each pair close in height.
Use the curve above to time a harbor entrance, a beach walk, fishing a moving tide or clearing a shallow bar, and remember that wind, air pressure and river flow can push the real water level above or below the prediction. The daily tidal range in the tables shows how much water moves each day: bigger ranges around the new and full moon mean stronger currents.
The latest water temperature near Western Branch is about 72°F, from NOAA station 8639348, 6 mi away, at 11:18 PM EDT on Tue, Oct 13. Water temperature shapes where fish hold and feed, and tells you what to wear in the water, so check it alongside the tide before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is high tide in Western Branch today?+
Today (Wednesday, October 14), high tide at Western Branch is at 12:21 PM (3.2 ft). Heights are referenced to MLLW (Mean Lower Low Water).
What time is low tide in Western Branch today?+
Today, low tide at Western Branch is at 6:00 AM (0.4 ft), 6:43 PM (0.5 ft).
What tidal datum do these Western Branch tide heights use?+
All heights are given in feet relative to MLLW (Mean Lower Low Water), the standard NOAA chart datum for US tidal waters. A tide of 0.0 ft equals the chart datum; negative tides fall below it.
How accurate are these tide predictions?+
Western Branch is a NOAA harmonic station (8638339), so these are NOAA's harmonic predictions for this spot, which are very accurate for the astronomical tide. Real water levels can still differ with wind, air pressure and river flow, so check conditions before you get underway.
What is the water temperature at Western Branch?+
The latest water temperature near Western Branch is about 72°F, from NOAA station 8639348, 6 mi away, at 11:18 PM EDT on Tue, Oct 13. Water temperature drives fish behavior and tells you what to wear in the water, so it's worth checking alongside the tide.
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Bridge clearances near Western Branch
Vertical clearance and drawbridge opening schedules for the bridges closest to Western Branch. Check them against your air draft before you head out.
