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High Surf Advisory
Issued: 8:56 PM Oct. 13, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory,
large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet in the surf zone.

* WHERE...In Maryland, coastal Worcester County, including Ocean
City. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result
in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and
businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be up
to 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a
sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes
and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the
waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road
closures and flooding of vehicles. Dangerous swimming and
surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

OCEAN CITY INLET MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.5 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
13/02 PM     4.7        2.2        1.9        1      MINOR
14/02 AM     4.0        1.5        1.8        1      MINOR
14/03 PM     4.4        1.9        1.7        1      MINOR
15/03 AM     3.7        1.2        1.5        1       NONE
15/04 PM     3.6        1.1        0.9        1       NONE
16/05 AM     3.5        1.0        1.2        1       NONE

SAXIS VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
13/06 PM     4.1        1.6        1.3        3       NONE
14/06 AM     2.9        0.4        0.7        2       NONE
14/07 PM     3.5        1.0        0.7        2       NONE
15/08 AM     3.5        1.0        1.2        2       NONE
15/09 PM     3.6        1.1        1.0        2       NONE
16/09 AM     3.2        0.7        0.8        2       NONE

NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
13/04 PM     4.0        2.0        1.9        4     MODERATE
14/04 AM     3.2        1.2        1.6        4      MINOR
14/06 PM     3.3        1.3        1.3       3-4     MINOR
15/06 AM     3.2        1.2        1.6       3-4     MINOR
15/06 PM     3.3        1.3        1.4       3-4     MINOR
16/07 AM     3.0        1.0        1.3        4      MINOR

CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
13/02 PM     4.6        1.8        1.1        1      MINOR
14/02 AM     4.0        1.2        1.2        1       NONE
14/03 PM     4.6        1.8        1.3        1      MINOR
15/03 AM     4.0        1.2        1.2        1       NONE
15/04 PM     4.2        1.4        0.9        1       NONE
16/04 AM     3.7        0.9        0.8        1       NONE

WACHAPREAGUE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
13/02 PM     6.6        2.1        2.0        1      MINOR
14/03 AM     5.7        1.2        2.0        1       NONE
14/04 PM     6.4        1.9        2.0        1       NONE
15/04 AM     5.7        1.2        2.0        1       NONE
15/04 PM     5.9        1.4        1.6        1       NONE
16/05 AM     5.3        0.8        1.4        1       NONE

TANGIER ISLAND, VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.4 FT, MODERATE 1.9 FT, MAJOR 2.4 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
13/06 PM     3.7        1.9        1.9        1      MINOR
14/06 AM     2.8        1.0        1.5        1       NONE
14/08 PM     3.3        1.5        1.6        1      MINOR
15/08 AM     3.2        1.4        1.8        1       NONE
15/08 PM     3.3        1.5        1.6        1      MINOR
16/09 AM     2.9        1.1        1.5        1       NONE

HARBORTON VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.5 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
13/04 PM     4.0        2.0        1.9        1       NONE
14/05 AM     3.3        1.3        1.6        1       NONE
14/07 PM     3.7        1.7        1.6        1       NONE
15/07 AM     3.6        1.6        1.8        1       NONE
15/08 PM     3.7        1.7        1.6        1       NONE
16/08 AM     3.3        1.3        1.5        1       NONE

KIPTOPEKE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
13/02 PM     5.1        2.1        1.9       3-4    MODERATE
14/03 AM     4.1        1.1        1.5        3       NONE
14/04 PM     4.7        1.7        1.6       3-4     MINOR
15/04 AM     4.2        1.2        1.6        3       NONE
15/05 PM     4.2        1.2        1.2        3       NONE
16/06 AM     4.1        1.1        1.3       3-4      NONE

OYSTER VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
13/02 PM     7.1        2.5        1.5        1      MINOR
14/03 AM     5.6        1.0        1.8        1       NONE
14/04 PM     7.4        2.8        2.1        1      MINOR
15/04 AM     5.8        1.2        2.0        1       NONE
15/05 PM     6.7        2.1        1.6        1       NONE
16/05 AM     5.5        0.9        1.4        1       NONE

&&

Coastal Flood Warning
Issued: 8:56 PM Oct. 13, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory,
large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet in the surf zone.

* WHERE...In Maryland, coastal Worcester County, including Ocean
City. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result
in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and
businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be up
to 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a
sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes
and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the
waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road
closures and flooding of vehicles. Dangerous swimming and
surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

OCEAN CITY INLET MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.5 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
13/02 PM     4.7        2.2        1.9        1      MINOR
14/02 AM     4.0        1.5        1.8        1      MINOR
14/03 PM     4.4        1.9        1.7        1      MINOR
15/03 AM     3.7        1.2        1.5        1       NONE
15/04 PM     3.6        1.1        0.9        1       NONE
16/05 AM     3.5        1.0        1.2        1       NONE

SAXIS VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
13/06 PM     4.1        1.6        1.3        3       NONE
14/06 AM     2.9        0.4        0.7        2       NONE
14/07 PM     3.5        1.0        0.7        2       NONE
15/08 AM     3.5        1.0        1.2        2       NONE
15/09 PM     3.6        1.1        1.0        2       NONE
16/09 AM     3.2        0.7        0.8        2       NONE

NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
13/04 PM     4.0        2.0        1.9        4     MODERATE
14/04 AM     3.2        1.2        1.6        4      MINOR
14/06 PM     3.3        1.3        1.3       3-4     MINOR
15/06 AM     3.2        1.2        1.6       3-4     MINOR
15/06 PM     3.3        1.3        1.4       3-4     MINOR
16/07 AM     3.0        1.0        1.3        4      MINOR

CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
13/02 PM     4.6        1.8        1.1        1      MINOR
14/02 AM     4.0        1.2        1.2        1       NONE
14/03 PM     4.6        1.8        1.3        1      MINOR
15/03 AM     4.0        1.2        1.2        1       NONE
15/04 PM     4.2        1.4        0.9        1       NONE
16/04 AM     3.7        0.9        0.8        1       NONE

WACHAPREAGUE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
13/02 PM     6.6        2.1        2.0        1      MINOR
14/03 AM     5.7        1.2        2.0        1       NONE
14/04 PM     6.4        1.9        2.0        1       NONE
15/04 AM     5.7        1.2        2.0        1       NONE
15/04 PM     5.9        1.4        1.6        1       NONE
16/05 AM     5.3        0.8        1.4        1       NONE

TANGIER ISLAND, VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.4 FT, MODERATE 1.9 FT, MAJOR 2.4 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
13/06 PM     3.7        1.9        1.9        1      MINOR
14/06 AM     2.8        1.0        1.5        1       NONE
14/08 PM     3.3        1.5        1.6        1      MINOR
15/08 AM     3.2        1.4        1.8        1       NONE
15/08 PM     3.3        1.5        1.6        1      MINOR
16/09 AM     2.9        1.1        1.5        1       NONE

HARBORTON VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.5 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
13/04 PM     4.0        2.0        1.9        1       NONE
14/05 AM     3.3        1.3        1.6        1       NONE
14/07 PM     3.7        1.7        1.6        1       NONE
15/07 AM     3.6        1.6        1.8        1       NONE
15/08 PM     3.7        1.7        1.6        1       NONE
16/08 AM     3.3        1.3        1.5        1       NONE

KIPTOPEKE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
13/02 PM     5.1        2.1        1.9       3-4    MODERATE
14/03 AM     4.1        1.1        1.5        3       NONE
14/04 PM     4.7        1.7        1.6       3-4     MINOR
15/04 AM     4.2        1.2        1.6        3       NONE
15/05 PM     4.2        1.2        1.2        3       NONE
16/06 AM     4.1        1.1        1.3       3-4      NONE

OYSTER VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
13/02 PM     7.1        2.5        1.5        1      MINOR
14/03 AM     5.6        1.0        1.8        1       NONE
14/04 PM     7.4        2.8        2.1        1      MINOR
15/04 AM     5.8        1.2        2.0        1       NONE
15/05 PM     6.7        2.1        1.6        1       NONE
16/05 AM     5.5        0.9        1.4        1       NONE

&&

Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 7:02 PM Oct. 13, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
6 to 9 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, Coastal waters from Parramore Island to
Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters from Cape
Charles Light to Virginia-North Carolina border out to 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

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