Messick Point, Back River, Virginia Tide Chart & Predictions
Today's Tides
- High Tide at 5:23 AM — 2.1 ft (0.64 m)
- Low Tide at 11:36 AM — 0.1 ft (0.03 m)
- High Tide at 5:58 PM — 2.8 ft (0.85 m)
Moon Phase & Solunar
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent (21% illuminated)
Solunar Major Periods: 8:23 AM, 8:47 PM
Solunar Minor Periods: 1:21 AM, 4:36 PM
Fishing Rating: fair
7-Day Tide Table
| Day | Date | Tides | Moon Phase | Fishing Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 2026-07-10 | H 5:23 AM (2.1 ft), L 11:36 AM (0.1 ft), H 5:58 PM (2.8 ft) | Waning Crescent | fair |
| Sat | 2026-07-11 | L 12:54 AM (0.2 ft), H 6:29 AM (2.1 ft), L 12:38 PM (0.0 ft), H 7:02 PM (2.9 ft) | Waning Crescent | fair |
| Sun | 2026-07-12 | L 1:56 AM (0.1 ft), H 7:32 AM (2.2 ft), L 1:40 PM (-0.1 ft), H 8:03 PM (3.0 ft) | Waning Crescent | fair |
| Mon | 2026-07-13 | L 2:55 AM (0.0 ft), H 8:33 AM (2.3 ft), L 2:43 PM (-0.1 ft), H 9:03 PM (3.1 ft) | New Moon | excellent |
| Tue | 2026-07-14 | L 3:50 AM (-0.1 ft), H 9:31 AM (2.4 ft), L 3:43 PM (-0.2 ft), H 9:58 PM (3.1 ft) | New Moon | excellent |
| Wed | 2026-07-15 | L 4:39 AM (-0.1 ft), H 10:27 AM (2.5 ft), L 4:39 PM (-0.2 ft), H 10:51 PM (3.0 ft) | New Moon | excellent |
| Thu | 2026-07-16 | L 5:27 AM (-0.1 ft), H 11:20 AM (2.6 ft), L 5:34 PM (-0.1 ft), H 11:41 PM (2.9 ft) | Waxing Crescent | fair |
| Fri | 2026-07-17 | L 6:13 AM (-0.1 ft), H 12:13 PM (2.7 ft), L 6:30 PM (0.0 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 11:36 AM with a tide height of 0.1 ft (0.03 m) below MLLW. 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 5:23 AM with a tide height of 2.1 ft (0.64 m) above MLLW. A second high tide follows at 5:58 PM (2.8 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 1 low tide 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 fair. The solunar major period starts at 8:23 AM — 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 Insightfair
Best window: Solunar Major at 8:23 AM. Focus on moving water during tide changes for best results.
Today's Tides
Moon & Solunar
Waning Crescent
21% illuminated
Lighter solunar influence — focus fishing around major periods for best results
Major Periods (~2 hr windows)
Minor Periods (~1 hr windows)
Today's Tide Chart — Messick Point, Back River
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