Willoughby Spit peninsula is surrounded by 3 bodies of water. This beach is on Chesapeake Bay, just off the Atlantic Ocean with Hampton Roads to the west and Willoughby Bay to the south. This sandy beach is known to have varying levels of salt water due to it's proximity to the ocean and various rivers. Chesapeake Bay is known to have over 300 species of fish and is incredibly popular for fishing as well as swimming.
Keep your distance from other people.
Practicing social distancing is essential right now. Follow the advice of the health experts. If your community has asked that you remain indoors and away from others, do so. Heading to the beach should only be considered an option if social distancing practices can be followed. Spending a day in any crowded place is the worst thing we can do for our most vulnerable right now and will counter the efforts to curb the virus’ spread.
For more information, please visit the World Health Organization public resource on COVID-19.
- Passed water quality tests at least 95% of the time
Historical Status
Keep your distance from other people.
Practicing social distancing is essential right now. Follow the advice of the health experts. If your community has asked that you remain indoors and away from others, do so. Heading to the beach should only be considered an option if social distancing practices can be followed. Spending a day in any crowded place is the worst thing we can do for our most vulnerable right now and will counter the efforts to curb the virus’ spread.
For more information, please visit the World Health Organization public resource on COVID-19.
- Passed water quality tests at least 95% of the time
- Historical Status
Willoughby Spit peninsula is surrounded by 3 bodies of water. This beach is on Chesapeake Bay, just off the Atlantic Ocean with Hampton Roads to the west and Willoughby Bay to the south. This sandy beach is known to have varying levels of salt water due to it's proximity to the ocean and various rivers. Chesapeake Bay is known to have over 300 species of fish and is incredibly popular for fishing as well as swimming.
