Where is Bradford Bay?

Bradford Bay is a bay in Virginia.

What is the water temperature at Bradford Bay?

As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Bradford Bay in Virginia is 82°F (28°C), measured by NOAA buoy WAHV2, 1.5 miles away.

Updated June 13, 2026

Bradford Bay

Bay

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 82°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 82°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 Accomack 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 82°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 82°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy WAHV2, as of Aug 23, 12:00 AM UTC
Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.

Water temp

82°F

28°C

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

Live data from NOAA buoy WAHV2 (1.5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 12:00 AM UTC.

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Weather at Bradford Bay

H: 79° L: 75°

Heavy rain

78°

Feels like 82°

Precipitation

89%

Humidity

85%

Wind

7 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🏊Perfect for swimming🌧️Rain expected

12 AM

75°

3 AM

77°

6 AM

78°

9 AM

77°

12 PM

76°

3 PM

77°

6 PM

77°

9 PM

78°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bradford Bay?: Bradford Bay is a bay in Virginia.
What is the water temperature at Bradford Bay?: As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Bradford Bay in Virginia is 82°F (28°C), measured by NOAA buoy WAHV2, 1.5 miles away.
Can you swim at Bradford Bay?: Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 82°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 23, 2026.

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