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Palmer Cove

Bay

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 84°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 84°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
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bay in Northumberland County, Virginia, United States of America

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 84°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 84°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. NOAA buoy LWTV2, as of Aug 22, 7:30 AM UTC
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
84°F
29°C

No official beach-advisory feed for Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live data from NOAA buoy LWTV2 (3.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 7:30 AM UTC.

Weather at Palmer Cove

H: 77° L: 69°
Heavy rain
Heavy rain
69°
|
Feels like 74°
Precipitation
91%
Humidity
96%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
71°
3 AM
Light drizzle
71°
6 AM
Heavy rain
70°
9 AM
Heavy rain
70°
12 PM
Heavy rain
71°
3 PM
Heavy rain
73°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
76°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
74°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Palmer Cove?
Palmer Cove is a bay in Virginia.
What is the water temperature at Palmer Cove?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Palmer Cove in Virginia is 84°F (29°C), measured by NOAA buoy LWTV2, 3.9 miles away.
Can you swim at Palmer Cove?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 84°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.

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