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Chesapeake Region
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Mid Lower Bay (Great Wicomico)

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Conditions

Friday, August 7

Moderate

short chop, gentle breeze.

2.6 ft

Max waves

Morning

Light

1.2-1.4 ft

Afternoon

Moderate

1.7-2.6 ft

Evening

Moderate

1.8 ft

Best window

8 AM – 12 PM

Lowest waves and lightest wind.

Wind

10-11 kt from the S

Gusts to 16 kt

Sky

Thunderstorms

Air temp

84°F

Water temp

82°F

Jellyfish

Low

Friday, August 7

8a

9a

10a

11a

12p

1p

2p

3p

4p

5p

6p

7p

8p

9p

Sky

Rain

1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
13%
13%
13%
13%
13%
13%
31%
31%

Thunder

Wind (kt)

11
11
10
10
10
10
10
11
11
11
11
11
11
11

Seas (ft)

1.4
1.4
1.2
1.2
1.7
1.7
2.2
2.6
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8

Tide

Tide Details

High 6 AM · Low 1 AM

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