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Virginia Beach Surf Forecast, Virginia

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1st St. Jetty1-2+ftVirginia Beach (North End)0-1ftSandbridge1-2ft
Virginia Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
4.75s
Wind
12mph
SSW / Gusts 27mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.9ft @ 9sE
Wind Swell
3.3ft @ 5sSSE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and poor conditions with 14mph SSW winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s E|13-17mph SSW
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 8mph from the SW.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s ESE|8-11mph SSW
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Virginia Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Heavy
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Virginia Beach offers accessible sandy beach breaks along the longest pleasure beach in the United States, with consistent small to medium waves ideal for beginners and intermediates. The gentle, rolling waves work best during autumn when Atlantic swells wrap around from nor'easters, and the broad, sandy bottom provides a forgiving learning environment. This heavily-trafficked tourist destination means you'll share the water with plenty of other surfers, but the long shoreline offers plenty of room to find a quieter peak.

Heavy crowdsStrong currents near pierTourist swimmers in summerOccasional jellyfish

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

Virginia Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Virginia Beach?
The current wave height at Virginia Beach is 1-2+ft with a 4.75s swell period. Wind is SSW at 12mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Virginia Beach surf forecast?
Our Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Virginia Beach is 1-2+ft, produced by a 0.9ft E primary swell at 9s, a 3.3ft 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 Virginia Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Virginia Beach is Sunday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 2ft waves, a 6.25s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.