Virginia Beach (North End) Surf Forecast, Virginia
Virginia
Current Conditions
PoorWave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
5.4s
Wind
13mph
S / Gusts 26mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.8ft @ 9sE
Secondary
0.2ft @ 14sE
Wind Swell
3.7ft @ 5sSSE
Nearest Webcam
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Very PoorNot the most exciting day — 0-1ft and poor conditions with 13mph SSW winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
12s E|13-15mph SSW
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
PoorPretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly poor with 7mph from the SW.
6am9am12pm3pm
9s ESE|7-9mph SSW
Forecast Charts
Virginia Beach (North End) Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall
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.
Strong currentsOccasional rip currentsCrowded during summer holidays
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Virginia Beach (North End) Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Virginia Beach (North End)?
The current wave height at Virginia Beach (North End) is 1-2ft with a 5.4s swell period. Wind is S at 13mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Virginia Beach (North End) surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Virginia Beach (North End)?
The current breaking wave height at Virginia Beach (North End) 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 Virginia Beach (North End)?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Virginia Beach (North End) 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.