Shoaling Alert for Rudee Inlet

Updated Post - April 9, 2025

An Alert to Mariners has been posted for Rudee Inlet due to serious shoaling conditions, based on a City of Virginia Beach survey, dated April 7, 2025.

The survey indicates shoaling in the channel from the east end of the jetties extending eastward approximately 100 feet. Conditions reported are least depth from 6.5 feet MLLW (mean lower low water).

Mariners are urged to exhibit extreme caution when approaching this area. Use idle speed when approaching the inlet and seek local assistance if unfamiliar with the inlet and its condition.

Most recent issuance of the USCG Local Notice to Mariners (LNM) can be found at the link provided below. Notices are updated weekly.

Updated Post - March 27, 2025

An Alert to Mariners has been posted for Rudee Inlet due to serious shoaling conditions, based on a City of Virginia Beach survey, dated March 26, 2025.

The survey indicates shoaling in the channel from the east end of the jetties extending eastward approximately 150 feet. Conditions reported are least depth from 6.4 feet MLLW (mean lower low water).

Mariners are urged to exhibit extreme caution when approaching this area. Use idle speed when approaching the inlet and seek local assistance if unfamiliar with the inlet and its condition.

Most recent issuance of the USCG Local Notice to Mariners (LNM) can be found at the link provided below. Notices are updated weekly.

Updated Post - March 21, 2025

An Alert to Mariners has been posted for Rudee Inlet due to serious shoaling conditions, based on a City of Virginia Beach survey, dated March 20, 2025.

The survey indicates shoaling in the channel from the east end of the jetties extending eastward approximately 150 feet. Conditions reported are least depth from 6.0 feet MLLW (mean lower low water).

Mariners are urged to exhibit extreme caution when approaching this area. Use idle speed when approaching the inlet and seek local assistance if unfamiliar with the inlet and its condition.

Most recent issuance of the USCG Local Notice to Mariners (LNM) can be found at the link provided below. Notices are updated weekly.

Original Post - March 14, 2025

An Alert to Mariners has been posted for Rudee Inlet due to serious shoaling conditions, based on a City of Virginia Beach survey, dated March 11, 2025.

The survey indicates shoaling in the channel from the east end of the jetties extending eastward approximately 150 feet. Conditions reported are least depth from 6.1 feet MLLW (mean lower low water).

Mariners are urged to exhibit extreme caution when approaching this area. Use idle speed when approaching the inlet and seek local assistance if unfamiliar with the inlet and its condition.

Most recent issuance of the USCG Local Notice to Mariners (LNM) can be found at the links provided below. Notices are updated weekly.