Chester, Virginia Tide Chart & Predictions
Today's Tides
- High Tide at 2:41 AM — 3.6 ft (1.10 m)
- Low Tide at 10:04 AM — 0.3 ft (0.09 m)
- High Tide at 3:26 PM — 2.9 ft (0.88 m)
- Low Tide at 9:47 PM — 0.3 ft (0.09 m)
Moon Phase & Solunar
Moon Phase: New Moon (3% illuminated)
Solunar Major Periods: 10:38 AM, 11:02 PM
Solunar Minor Periods: 3:10 AM, 7:01 PM
Fishing Rating: excellent
7-Day Tide Table
| Day | Date | Tides | Moon Phase | Fishing Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 2026-07-12 | H 2:41 AM (3.6 ft), L 10:04 AM (0.3 ft), H 3:26 PM (2.9 ft), L 9:47 PM (0.3 ft) | New Moon | excellent |
| Mon | 2026-07-13 | H 3:39 AM (3.6 ft), L 11:00 AM (0.2 ft), H 4:23 PM (3.0 ft), L 10:51 PM (0.2 ft) | New Moon | excellent |
| Tue | 2026-07-14 | H 4:36 AM (3.6 ft), L 11:51 AM (0.1 ft), H 5:17 PM (3.1 ft), L 11:50 PM (0.2 ft) | New Moon | excellent |
| Wed | 2026-07-15 | H 5:30 AM (3.5 ft), L 12:40 PM (0.1 ft), H 6:10 PM (3.2 ft) | New Moon | excellent |
| Thu | 2026-07-16 | L 12:46 AM (0.2 ft), H 6:24 AM (3.4 ft), L 1:29 PM (0.1 ft), H 7:02 PM (3.2 ft) | Waxing Crescent | fair |
| Fri | 2026-07-17 | L 1:41 AM (0.2 ft), H 7:18 AM (3.3 ft), L 2:16 PM (0.1 ft), H 7:56 PM (3.2 ft) | Waxing Crescent | fair |
| Sat | 2026-07-18 | L 2:36 AM (0.2 ft), H 8:13 AM (3.2 ft), L 3:03 PM (0.2 ft), H 8:49 PM (3.2 ft) | Waxing Crescent | fair |
| Sun | 2026-07-19 | L 3:29 AM (0.3 ft), H 9:08 AM (3.1 ft), L 3:48 PM (0.2 ft), H 9:42 PM (3.2 ft) | Unknown | fair |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is low tide at Chester, Virginia?
Today's low tide at Chester, Virginia is at 10:04 AM with a tide height of 0.3 ft (0.09 m) below MLLW. A second low tide follows at 9:47 PM (0.3 ft). The full 7-day tide chart is on this page, sourced from NOAA CO-OPS.
When is high tide at Chester, Virginia?
Today's high tide at Chester, Virginia is at 2:41 AM with a tide height of 3.6 ft (1.10 m) above MLLW. A second high tide follows at 3:26 PM (2.9 ft). Most species feed most actively in the two hours leading up to high tide.
What's the tide chart for Chester?
Chester, Virginia has 2 high tides and 2 low tides today. The 7-day chart on this page shows tide heights, moon phases, and solunar feeding periods, all sourced from NOAA CO-OPS.
What's the best fishing time at Chester today?
Based on the latest data, today's fishing rating at Chester, Virginia is excellent. The solunar major period starts at 10:38 AM — fish typically feed most aggressively during this window.
Are tide predictions for Chester accurate?
Yes — HookCast uses tide predictions from NOAA Center for Operational Oceanographic Products (CO-OPS), the official US tidal data source. Predictions for Chester, Virginia are typically within ±5 minutes of observed tide times and ±0.2 ft of observed heights, except during major storm surges.
What other fishing spots are near Chester?
Nearby NOAA tidal stations include Meadowville, Richmond Deepwater Terminal, James River, Haxall, City Point, Hopewell, Puddledock, Appomattox River. Each location has its own tide chart, fishing score, and 7-day forecast on HookCast.
Tide + Solunar Insightexcellent
Rising tide + Solunar Major at 10:38 AM. Golden Window — conditions align for peak feeding.
Today's Tides
Moon & Solunar
New Moon
3% illuminated
Stronger solunar influence, larger tides — excellent fishing conditions
Major Periods (~2 hr windows)
Minor Periods (~1 hr windows)
Today's Tide Chart — Chester
Tide chart data is temporarily unavailable.