Chincoteague Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.91° N 75.32° W

Issued: 7 am 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chincoteague sea temperature is
20.0° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Chincoteague surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Chincoteague surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, S swell with 229 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chincoteague this week:

The surf forecast for Chincoteague over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chincoteague in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 11) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 11th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 11th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 15th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chincoteague over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.5
E
6
0.3
ENE
6
0.9
S
4
1.4
S
6
1
S
6
1
S
6
0.7
SSE
6
1
S
5
0.7
S
5
0.6
S
4
0.5
S
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
9
1
SSE
5
1.7
S
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
62
54
19
7
32
125
69
66
34
54
27
11
19
12
14
7
7
7
7
47
218
Wind (km/h)
10
S
20
S
30
SSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
30
SSW
15
WSW
15
SSW
10
W
15
SW
20
SSW
5
NNE
20
NW
20
NW
20
NW
10
ESE
15
S
20
S
20
SE
30
SE
30
SSW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
4:35PM0.48m
4:53AM0.43m
5:31PM0.51m
5:58AM0.44m
6:30PM0.55m
7:03AM0.45m
7:28PM0.58m
8:04AM0.46m
8:24PM0.61m
9:01AM0.48m
9:17PM0.62m
9:56AM0.49m
10:10PM0.62m
Low Tide
10:44AM0.05m
11:36PM0.09m
11:41AM0.04m
00:38AM0.06m
12:35PM0.02m
1:36AM0.02m
1:30PM0.00m
2:32AM-0.01m
2:25PM-0.01m
3:28AM-0.04m
3:22PM-0.02m
4:23AM-0.05m
4:19PM-0.03m
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part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:23
8:23
8:24
 mm
9
2
1
6
2
4
1
2
2
Temp °C
16
18
20
22
23
22
25
29
24
26
27
25
23
28
27
24
24
24
23
22
24
Feels °C
15
14
16
20
22
19
26
30
21
27
27
24
23
26
25
23
21
21
22
21
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.5
E
6
0.3
ENE
6
0.2
ENE
6
0.1
E
6
1
S
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.7
SSE
6
0.2
ESE
9
0.7
S
5
0.6
S
4
0.5
S
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
SSE
6
0.3
SSE
5
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
E
8
Energy kJ
62
54
19
6
3
1
69
45
34
8
27
11
19
12
8
6
7
7
7
15
6
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
7
0.2
SSE
7
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
9
0.2
ESE
7
0.3
SE
6
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
N
4
0.3
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
NE
4
0.2
SSE
5
Energy kJ
5
5
7
7
7
1
1
2
2
5
6
8
3
14
7
1
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
7
0.1
SE
7
0.1
SE
7
0.1
E
5
0.1
E
7
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
NNE
3
0.1
SE
7
0.2
NNE
4
0.1
NE
4
0.1
NE
4
Energy kJ
2
2
2
1
1
8
8
8
1
2
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
2
0.8
S
4
1
SSW
5
0.9
S
4
1.4
S
6
0.1
SW
4
1
S
6
1
S
5
0.4
NNW
3
0.3
NNE
3
0.3
SSE
5
0.3
S
3
0.5
S
3
1
SSE
5
1.7
S
6
Energy kJ
1
20
42
32
125
1
66
54
3
2
6
1
5
47
218
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
73
2069
675
489
1533
306
80
0
224
0
505
155
301
1272
437
1240
1272
1106
1114
137
1016
Best forecast wave conditions in Virginia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
2
3
1
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
7
8
7
6
5
8
7
5
4
6
5
4
5
4
6
5
4
4
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Information about the Chincoteague Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Chincoteague provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Chincoteague can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Chincoteague surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Chincoteague) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Chincoteague may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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