Messick Point, Back River Marine Forecast
Virginia · 37.108°, -76.318° · National Weather Service
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7-Day Marine Outlook
Wind, temperature, and conditions for Messick Point, Back River.
About the marine forecast for Messick Point, Back River
This is the National Weather Service forecast for Messick Point, Back River (Virginia), covering wind, wave height, temperature, and conditions over the coming week. Wind and seas are what make or break a day on the water, so start there. Remember that gusts, not the average, are what knock you around, and that wind blowing against the tide stacks the seas up steeper than the numbers suggest. Wave height here is the significant wave height, so some individual waves come through taller.
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Frequently asked
What is the wind forecast for Messick Point, Back River today?+
Today at Messick Point, Back River, expect wind from the SW at 17 mph, with showers and thunderstorms likely. See the hourly breakdown above for how it changes through the day.
Where does this Messick Point, Back River marine forecast come from?+
It's the official National Weather Service point forecast for Messick Point, Back River's coordinates, covering wind, temperature, and conditions for the next 7 days. It's the same data marine forecasts are built on.
Is it a good day to go boating at Messick Point, Back River?+
Check the wind first — it's what makes or breaks a day on the water — then the conditions and any advisories. Match the forecast to your boat and experience, tell someone your plan, and always leave yourself a way back.
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