Regain therefore your old spirits, for return I will not, 'til I have seen the Massawomeks, found Patawomek, or the head of this water you conceit to be endless."

- J.Smith

Adventurer

 

Tides & Weather

Tidal currents and winds on the bay and its rivers can be significant, especially for paddle craft and sailboats. So plan ahead. Know which way the currents will run, and which way the wind is expected to blow. The information will help you plan your trip. Here are some useful resources.

National Weather Service, National Data Buoy Center forecast  

Weather Underground forecasts

US Weather Service, Northern Bay and rivers  

National Weather Service, Southern bay and coastal

Maryland Department of Natural Resources Tide Finder

Virginia saltwater bay and ocean tides               

NOAA Realtime observations

NOAA Chesapeake Prediction Center

NOAA Chesapeake Bay wind predictions  

Windfinder Finder predictions