Should I Fish Gloucester Point, VA This Week?
83
/100
Tides & fishability—next 3 days
TODAY WED 10/2183GO
THU 10/2279GO
FRI 10/2374MAYBE
Curve height is tide level—curve color is how good the fishing should be. Green means go.
| Time ET | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 5:57 am | High | 2.34 |
| 12:05 pm | Low | 0.65 |
| 6:21 pm | High | 2.48 |
Today’s Solunar & Tide Almanac—Gloucester Point
Solunar times
Minor1:38 am – 3:08 am
Major7:45 am – 10:45 am
Minor3:12 pm – 4:42 pm
Major8:07 pm – 11:07 pm
Major periods are the moon overhead or underfoot—minors are moonrise and moonset. They feed the score’s solunar factor.
Sun & moon
Sunrise7:19 am
Sunset6:21 pm
Moonrise3:57 pm
Moonset2:23 am
MoonWaxing gibbous · 78%
Tide strength
Today64% · average tide
Average tide strength today—currents at about 64% of this station's monthly peak.
Fishing Weather—Next 3 Days
Today
51°–65°F
Thu 10/22
48°–66°F
Fri 10/23
48°–63°F
Plan your trip—Gloucester Point
Tide data: NOAA station Gloucester Point (8637624).
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is high tide in Gloucester Point today?
High tide in Gloucester Point, VA today (Wednesday, October 21) is at 5:57 am, at 2.3 ft.
What's the best tide to fish in Gloucester Point?
Moving water beats slack water in Gloucester Point—fish feed hardest while the tide is actively rising or falling, not at the still point at the top or bottom. The outgoing tide gets a slight edge here by default. Today (Wednesday, October 21), that lines up 8:00 pm–11:00 pm, driven by outgoing tide + minor solunar + falling pressure.
When is the best time of day to fish in Gloucester Point?
Dawn and dusk are the strongest light windows in Gloucester Point, and they carry extra weight when a solunar period (moon overhead, underfoot, rising, or setting) lines up with them. Today (Wednesday, October 21), that combination points to 8:00 pm–11:00 pm.
Should I fish Gloucester Point tomorrow?
Should I Fish? rates tomorrow (Thursday, October 22) in Gloucester Point a GO at 79/100—best window 8:00 am–11:00 am.
What time should I fish Gloucester Point?
Fish Gloucester Point today (Wednesday, October 21) from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm—that's the strongest scored window. Outside it, dawn and dusk on moving water are the default best bets.
Do I need a license to fish in VA?
Yes—saltwater fishing in Virginia requires a Virginia Saltwater Recreational Fishing License. Issued by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission. You can get one through the state agency listed below.