Messick Point, Back River, Virginia Tide Chart & Predictions
Today's Tides
- Low Tide at 1:18 AM — 0.3 ft (0.09 m)
- High Tide at 7:04 AM — 2.1 ft (0.64 m)
- Low Tide at 1:10 PM — 0.3 ft (0.09 m)
- High Tide at 7:32 PM — 2.7 ft (0.82 m)
Moon Phase & Solunar
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Solunar Major Periods: 8:43 PM, 9:07 AM
Solunar Minor Periods: 4:31 PM, 2:48 AM
Fishing Rating: good
7-Day Tide Table
| Day | Date | Tides | Moon Phase | Fishing Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 2026-05-27 | L 1:18 AM (0.3 ft), H 7:04 AM (2.1 ft), L 1:10 PM (0.3 ft), H 7:32 PM (2.7 ft) | Waxing Gibbous | good |
| Thu | 2026-05-28 | L 2:07 AM (0.3 ft), H 7:49 AM (2.1 ft), L 1:53 PM (0.3 ft), H 8:13 PM (2.7 ft) | Waxing Gibbous | good |
| Fri | 2026-05-29 | L 2:52 AM (0.2 ft), H 8:32 AM (2.1 ft), L 2:36 PM (0.3 ft), H 8:53 PM (2.7 ft) | Full Moon | excellent |
| Sat | 2026-05-30 | L 3:34 AM (0.2 ft), H 9:14 AM (2.1 ft), L 3:17 PM (0.3 ft), H 9:31 PM (2.7 ft) | Full Moon | excellent |
| Sun | 2026-05-31 | L 4:12 AM (0.2 ft), H 9:53 AM (2.1 ft), L 3:55 PM (0.3 ft), H 10:08 PM (2.7 ft) | Full Moon | excellent |
| Mon | 2026-06-01 | L 4:47 AM (0.2 ft), H 10:32 AM (2.1 ft), L 4:32 PM (0.3 ft), H 10:45 PM (2.6 ft) | Full Moon | excellent |
| Tue | 2026-06-02 | L 5:22 AM (0.2 ft), H 11:10 AM (2.1 ft), L 5:08 PM (0.4 ft), H 11:22 PM (2.6 ft) | Waning Gibbous | good |
| Wed | 2026-06-03 | L 5:57 AM (0.3 ft), H 11:49 AM (2.1 ft), L 5:46 PM (0.4 ft) | Unknown | fair |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is low tide at Messick Point, Back River, Virginia?
Today's low tide at Messick Point, Back River, Virginia is at 1:18 AM with a tide height of 0.3 ft (0.09 m) below MLLW. A second low tide follows at 1:10 PM (0.3 ft). The full 7-day tide chart is on this page, sourced from NOAA CO-OPS.
When is high tide at Messick Point, Back River, Virginia?
Today's high tide at Messick Point, Back River, Virginia is at 7:04 AM with a tide height of 2.1 ft (0.64 m) above MLLW. A second high tide follows at 7:32 PM (2.7 ft). Most species feed most actively in the two hours leading up to high tide.
What's the tide chart for Messick Point, Back River?
Messick Point, Back River, 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 Messick Point, Back River today?
Based on the latest data, today's fishing rating at Messick Point, Back River, Virginia is good. The solunar major period starts at 8:43 PM — fish typically feed most aggressively during this window.
Are tide predictions for Messick Point, Back River accurate?
Yes — HookCast uses tide predictions from NOAA Center for Operational Oceanographic Products (CO-OPS), the official US tidal data source. Predictions for Messick Point, Back River, 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 Messick Point, Back River?
Nearby NOAA tidal stations include Old Point Comfort, Tue Marshes Light, Huntington Park, Yorktown, Goodwin Neck, Newport News. Each location has its own tide chart, fishing score, and 7-day forecast on HookCast.
Messick Point, Back River Tide Chart
Tide times, moon phases & solunar feeding periods
Weather ForecastTide + Solunar Insightgood
Solunar Major at 8:43 PM — plan to be on the water. Rising tide boosts bait movement — predators will be active.
Today's Tides
Moon & Solunar
Waxing Gibbous
88% illuminated
Above-average solunar activity — fish more active during major periods
Major Periods (~2 hr windows)
Minor Periods (~1 hr windows)
Today's Tide Chart — Messick Point, Back River
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