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Norfolk / Hampton, VA to Atlantic Highlands / Sandy Hook, NJ Marine Weather Route Forecast

Major offshore transit that bypasses the Jersey Shore and Delmarva coast from the Chesapeake.

Latest Automated Forecast

Optimized for marine passage planning, vessel routing, and coastal or offshore weather tracking. This automated marine weather routing tool updates daily using premium data models. Below is the weather, wave, and ocean current layout for a standard vessel transit from Norfolk / Hampton, VA to Atlantic Highlands / Sandy Hook, NJ.

Generated: 2026-07-21T11:09:22.741511+00:00 • Distance: 259.8 NM • Departure: 2026-07-21T08:00:00-04:00 • Speed: 6 knots
Time Wind Waves Ocean Current Air/Water
2026-07-21T12:00:00+00:00 12.311019600000002 kts 0.12 m 0.8 kts E E 25.7 / 30.1 °C
2026-07-21T16:00:00+00:00 6.6414711 kts 0.8 m 0.4 kts NNW NNW 27.2 / 26.8 °C
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Route Passage Summary & Sea State

Expect mostly following winds with generally comfortable motion. Winds range from 5 to 27 kts with waves 0.4 to 6.8 ft with period of 2 to 7 seconds. Overall, wind and waves mostly aligned or partially aligned. Caution: peak winds reach 27 kts — conditions may be demanding regardless of point of sail. Wind angles: 67% following, 33% reaching. Sea state: 75% aligned, 25% cross-seas.

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