Fishermans Island Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-States – Virginia)
| Name: | Fishermans Island |
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| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: SE | Offshore Wind: N |
Fishermans Island in Virginia is an exposed point break that has inconsistent surf with no particular seasonal pattern. Offshore winds are from the north. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southeast. The beach breaks consists of lefts. Relatively few surfers here, even on good days. Watch out for rocks and rips.
Overall Fishermans Island Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Fishermans Island surf quality by season and Fishermans Island surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Fishermans Island |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Fishermans Island:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | North End | 11 mi |
| Second closest break | 81st Street | 12 mi |
| Third closest break | 42nd St VA Beach | 15 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Grandview 1 | 17 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Virginia Beach | 18 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Fishermans Island: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Stingray Point Buoy | 36 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Jamestown Buoy | 47 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Potomac Buoy | 68 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Virginia Beach Buoy | 70 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Delaware Bay Buoy | 117 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Fishermans Island: |
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| Closest tide station | Fishermans Island, Chesapeake Bay, Virginia | 2 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), Virginia | 4 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Kiptopeke Beach, Chesapeake Bay, Virginia | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Kiptopeke Beach, Chesapeake Bay, Virginia (sub) | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Kiptopeke Beach, Chesapeake Bay, Virginia (2) | 6 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Fishermans Island: |
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| Closest ski area | Wintergreen Resort (United States) | 170 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Massanutten (United States) | 180 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Bryce Resort (United States) | 193 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Ski Liberty (United States) | 200 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Whitetail Resort (United States) | 215 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Fishermans Island: |
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| Closest city location | Cape Charles (United States) | 13 mi |
| Second closest city location | Virginia Beach (United States) | 16 mi |
| Third closest city location | East Hampton (United States) | 21 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Poquoson (United States) | 22 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Hampton (United States) | 22 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Fishermans Island is Oceana Nas Airport (NTU) in USA, 30 km (19 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Fishermans Island is Norfolk International Airport (ORF), also in USA, 31 km (19 miles) away.
- Third is Norfolk Ns Airport (NGU) in USA, 34 km (21 miles) away.
- Langley Afb (Hampton) Airport (LFI) in USA is 36 km (22 miles) away.
- Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF), also in USA is the fifth nearest airport to Fishermans Island and is 48 km (30 miles) away.
