Sandbridge Surf Forecast, Virginia

Virginia

1st St. Jetty1-2ft Virginia Beach1-2ft Virginia Beach (North End)1-2ft

Current Conditions

Very Poor

Wave Height

0-1ft

flat to ankle high

Swell Period

5.45s

Wind

16mph

S / Gusts 29mph

Conditions

Very Poor

Active Swells

Primary

0.9ft @ 9sE

Secondary

0.2ft @ 14sE

Wind Swell

3.6ft @ 5sSSE

Nearest Webcam

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days

Tue, Mar 310-1ft

Very Poor

6am9am12pm3pm

Wed, Apr 11-2ft

Very Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 13mph SSW winds.

6am9am12pm3pm

8s E|13-16mph SSW

Thu, Apr 21-2ft

Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with light SW winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 12mph by PM.

6am9am12pm3pm

9s ESE|6-12mph SSW

Sat

2ft

Swell building Fri, Apr 3Poor

8s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

Forecast Charts

Sandbridge Surf Spot Guide

Break

Beach

Bottom

Sand

Level

Beginner

Crowd

Moderate

Best Swell

ENE

Best Wind

WSW

Season

Fall

Sandbridge is a long, sandy beach break located at the southern tip of the Virginia Peninsula where the Atlantic Ocean meets the entrance to the Chesapeake Bay. The WSW-facing shore picks up south-running swells best during autumn when hurricanes and nor'easters generate consistent waves, making it an excellent destination for learners and intermediate surfers seeking forgiving, peeling beach breaks. The wide, sandy bottom provides soft landings and natural shape for wave progression, though the spot can get crowded during good conditions.

Rip currentsStrong tidal flowsOccasional jellyfish

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

Sandbridge Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Sandbridge?

The current wave height at Sandbridge is 0-1ft with a 5.45s swell period. Wind is S at 16mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.

How accurate is the Sandbridge surf forecast?

Our Sandbridge 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 Sandbridge?

The current breaking wave height at Sandbridge is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.9ft E primary swell at 9s, a 0.2ft E secondary swell at 14s, a 3.6ft 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 Sandbridge?

Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Sandbridge is Wednesday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 2ft waves, a 5.5s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.