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Delaware Bay, DE to Norfolk / Hampton, VA

Common repositioning leg for southbound boats entering the Chesapeake.

Latest Automated Forecast

Updated daily with ECMWF data for Delaware Bay, DE to Norfolk / Hampton, VA. This page shows the latest forecast snapshot, route distance, waypoint count, and the first forecast points so search engines can read meaningful route-specific content without JavaScript.

Generated: 2026-06-13T10:22:30.388231+00:00 • Distance: 141.4 NM • Departure: 2026-06-13T08:00:00-04:00 • Speed: 6 knots
Time Wind Waves Current Temp
2026-06-13T12:00:00+00:00 10.4751658 kts 0.32 m 0.8 kts SSW SSW 21.1°C
2026-06-13T16:00:00+00:00 6.4254883000000005 kts 0.54 m 1.7 kts SW SW 21.2°C
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Daily Route Forecast Summary

Expect a majority of reaching conditions with steady motion. Winds range from 5 to 11 kts with waves 0.6 to 2.0 ft with period of 4 to 6 seconds. Overall, periods of cross-seas may create some roll. Wind angles: 29% following, 71% reaching. Sea state: 43% aligned, 43% cross-seas, 14% opposed.

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