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Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Virginia Beach (North End), Virginia. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sat, May 16: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 10mph.
Sun, May 17: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with moderate SW wind around 12mph.
Mon, May 18: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with moderate SW wind around 8mph. Afternoon breeze fills in to 15mph.
Tue, May 19: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with moderate SW wind around 9mph. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 19mph.
Wed, May 20: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with moderate SSW wind around 10mph. Expect the wind to bump up to around 17mph by PM.
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Virginia Beach North End offers accessible beach breaks with forgiving sandy bottoms, making it ideal for learning surfers and those looking for mellow, rolling waves. The beach faces northeast and picks up swell effectively during autumn when Atlantic storms generate consistent groundswell, while westerly winds keep the faces clean and organized. This exposed Atlantic coastline provides fun, peaky peaks along a long sandy strand that works across a range of tide and swell conditions.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Virginia Beach (North End) is 1-2ft with a 8.95s swell period. Wind is SSW at 8mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Virginia Beach (North End) is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.6ft E primary swell at 10s, a 1.2ft SE secondary swell at 8s, a 1.1ft S wind swell swell at 3s. 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Virginia Beach (North End) is Sunday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 2ft waves, a 5.2s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Virginia Beach (North End) works best with a NE swell and W winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Virginia Beach (North End). Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Virginia Beach (North End) is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Virginia Beach North End offers accessible beach breaks with forgiving sandy bottoms, making it ideal for learning surfers and those looking for mellow, rolling waves. The beach faces northeast and picks up swell effectively during autumn when Atlantic storms generate consistent groundswell, while westerly winds keep the faces clean and organized. This exposed Atlantic coastline provides fun, peaky peaks along a long sandy strand that works across a range of tide and swell conditions.
The prime season at Virginia Beach (North End) is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Virginia Beach (North End) include strong currents, occasional rip currents, crowded during summer holidays. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Virginia Beach (North End) 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
