Chincoteague surf break

Chincoteague surfForecast / Virginia / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 05 Mar 2026 EST
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Chincoteague surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Chincoteague sea temperature is
2.2° C
(Which is 4.4°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chincoteague this week:

The surf forecast for Chincoteague over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chincoteague in the next 12 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 12) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 08) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 9th Mar)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 9th Mar)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 12th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chincoteague over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 4°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SE
1.1
SE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ENE
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.9
S
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.7
SSE
0.8
S
0.6
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.7
SE
1
S
1.3
S
1.6
S
Period(s) (?)910991010989969976766556
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1552001369611410710078798158404045513423384497200
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSW
10
SE
25
SSW
25
NE
30
NE
20
ENE
10
SE
20
S
30
SSW
25
SW
15
SW
10
SE
5
ESE
10
S
15
SSW
0
NNW
10
ESE
15
S
25
SSW
30
SSW
30
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
glassoncrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:13AM
0.49
10:40PM
0.51
10:54AM
0.46
11:21PM
0.49
11:36AM
0.43
12:02AM
0.47
12:20PM
0.40
12:45AM
0.45
1:06PM
0.37
1:29AM
0.43
1:55PM
0.35
2:18AM
0.41
2:47PM
0.33
3:12AM
0.40
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:52PM
-0.05
5:13AM
-0.03
5:26PM
-0.02
5:52AM
-0.00
5:59PM
0.01
6:31AM
0.03
6:31PM
0.04
7:13AM
0.06
7:07PM
0.08
8:05AM
0.09
7:53PM
0.10
9:10AM
0.10
9:04PM
0.12
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Sunrise6:26--6:26--6:24--6:22--6:22--6:20--6:18--
Sunset-5:58--5:59--6:00--6:00--6:01--6:02--6:04-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C1517208410142020201917151921191718222421
Feels °C (?)1416183-37121615171817161920181617182117
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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 12 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.

Chincoteague is 53 km (33 miles) from Ocean City. If you plan a vacation in Virginia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ocean City. Ocean City has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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