1st St. Jetty Surf Forecast, Virginia
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Current Conditions
PoorWave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
5.4s
Wind
14mph
S / Gusts 26mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.8ft @ 9sE
Secondary
0.2ft @ 14sE
Wind Swell
3.7ft @ 5sSSE
Nearby Webcams
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 10-1ft
Very PoorSlim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with strong SSW wind at 13mph.
6am9am12pm3pm
12s E|13-16mph SSW
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
PoorNot the most exciting day — 0-1ft and poor conditions with 7mph from the SW.
6am9am12pm3pm
9s ESE|7-11mph SSW
Forecast Charts
1st St. Jetty Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall
1st St. Jetty is a sandy beach break located in Virginia Beach, anchored by the jetty structure that helps shape consistent waves along this popular east-facing stretch of coast. The spot works best with easterly Atlantic swells and light offshore winds from the west, creating clean peaks suitable for surfers of all abilities. This accessible break offers a fun introduction to surfing with its forgiving sand bottom and proximity to local amenities.
JettyStrong currents near jetty structure
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
1st St. Jetty Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for 1st St. Jetty?
The current wave height at 1st St. Jetty is 1-2ft with a 5.4s swell period. Wind is S at 14mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the 1st St. Jetty surf forecast?
Our 1st St. Jetty forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at 1st St. Jetty?
The current breaking wave height at 1st St. Jetty is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.8ft E primary swell at 9s, a 0.2ft E secondary swell at 14s, a 3.7ft SSE wind swell swell at 5s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf 1st St. Jetty?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf 1st St. Jetty is Sunday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 2ft waves, a 6.4s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.