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Chincoteague Surf Forecast, Virginia

Virginia

Assateague2-3ftOcean City, MD2-3ftFenwick2-3ft
Chincoteague surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
3-4ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
6.1s
Wind
18mph
SSW / Gusts 33mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.6ft @ 10sESE
Wind Swell
5.0ft @ 6sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 313-4ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 13-4ft
Poor - Fair

Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions with 14mph SSW winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|10-14mph SSW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Fair

Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on ESE swell at 10s with gentle SSE breeze. Onshore flow builds through the day to 11mph, bringing conditions down to poor.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s ESE|4-11mph SSW
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Chincoteague Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Chincoteague is a sheltered beach break on Virginia's Eastern Shore, offering forgiving, rolling waves ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers. The sandy bottom and gentle slope create consistent, manageable peaks that work best during autumn swells and nor'easters. This quiet, uncrowded barrier island spot provides a peaceful alternative to busier mid-Atlantic breaks, with the bonus of wild ponies roaming the nearby dunes.

Occasional strong currentsShallow water at low tide

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Chincoteague Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Chincoteague?
The current wave height at Chincoteague is 3-4ft with a 6.1s swell period. Wind is SSW at 18mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Chincoteague surf forecast?
Our Chincoteague 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 Chincoteague?
The current breaking wave height at Chincoteague is 3-4ft, produced by a 0.6ft ESE primary swell at 10s, a 5ft S wind swell swell at 6s. 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 Chincoteague?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Chincoteague is Sunday from 1 PM to 4 PM with 4ft waves, a 6.15s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.