Should I Fish Kiptopeke, VA This Week?
71
/100
Tides & fishability—next 3 days
TODAY SUN 9/671MAYBE
MON 9/782GO
TUE 9/882GO
Curve height is tide level—curve color is how good the fishing should be. Green means go.
| Time ET | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 4:40 am | High | 2.51 |
| 10:45 am | Low | 0.46 |
| 5:23 pm | High | 3.22 |
Today’s Solunar & Tide Almanac—Kiptopeke
Solunar times
Minor12:26 am – 1:56 am
Major7:31 am – 10:31 am
Minor4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Major8:01 pm – 11:01 pm
Major periods are the moon overhead or underfoot—minors are moonrise and moonset. They feed the score’s solunar factor.
Sun & moon
Sunrise6:38 am
Sunset7:25 pm
Moonrise1:11 am
Moonset4:45 pm
MoonWaning crescent · 24%
Water temp83°F
Tide strength
Today78% · average tide
Average tide strength today—currents at about 78% of this station's monthly peak.
Fishing Weather—Next 3 Days
Today
70°–82°F
Mon 9/7
69°–81°F
Tue 9/8
70°–82°F
Plan your trip—Kiptopeke
Tide data: NOAA station Kiptopeke Beach (8632200).
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is high tide in Kiptopeke today?
High tide in Kiptopeke, VA today (Sunday, September 6) is at 4:40 am, at 2.5 ft.
What's the best tide to fish in Kiptopeke?
Moving water beats slack water in Kiptopeke—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 (Sunday, September 6), that lines up 8:00 pm–10:00 pm, driven by outgoing tide + minor solunar.
When is the best time of day to fish in Kiptopeke?
Dawn and dusk are the strongest light windows in Kiptopeke, and they carry extra weight when a solunar period (moon overhead, underfoot, rising, or setting) lines up with them. Today (Sunday, September 6), that combination points to 8:00 pm–10:00 pm.
Should I fish Kiptopeke tomorrow?
Should I Fish? rates tomorrow (Monday, September 7) in Kiptopeke a GO at 82/100—best window 9:00 am–10:00 am.
What time should I fish Kiptopeke?
Fish Kiptopeke today (Sunday, September 6) from 8:00 pm to 10:00 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.