Chincoteague Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.91° N 75.32° W

Issued: 7 am 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Chincoteague sea temperature is
23.4° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Chincoteague surf forecast from 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, S swell with 92 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period with ESE 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chincoteague in the next 16 days are 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 4th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 4th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 8th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
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)
0.7
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
9
0.8
S
6
1
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
48
50
50
36
20
21
19
22
32
32
20
18
18
18
14
16
42
74
32
23
21
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
30
S
30
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
25
SSW
15
W
15
WSW
20
S
20
SW
20
SSW
30
S
20
ESE
0
SW
15
S
10
NW
5
SSE
10
ESE
15
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
High Tide
10:55AM0.41m
11:01PM0.52m
11:34AM0.41m
11:37PM0.51m
12:14PM0.42m
00:14AM0.49m
12:54PM0.42m
00:54AM0.48m
1:36PM0.44m
1:39AM0.46m
2:21PM0.46m
2:29AM0.45m
3:08PM0.48m
3:23AM0.43m
Low Tide
5:14PM0.06m
5:57AM0.02m
5:53PM0.07m
6:32AM0.02m
6:30PM0.08m
7:06AM0.02m
7:08PM0.09m
7:40AM0.02m
7:50PM0.09m
8:16AM0.03m
8:44PM0.10m
9:01AM0.04m
9:53PM0.10m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:41
5:41
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:45
5:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:27
8:27
8:27
8:27
8:27
8:25
8:25
 mm
2
1
3
1
2
2
Temp °C
25
25
24
27
28
27
30
34
31
30
33
29
28
29
26
26
31
28
25
25
25
Feels °C
24
22
21
27
27
26
32
32
30
31
32
29
30
29
26
31
32
29
29
28
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.5
SSW
4
0.4
SE
7
0.4
ESE
9
0.5
S
5
0.4
SE
9
0.6
S
4
0.4
S
5
0.4
SE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
1
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.4
SE
9
Energy kJ
48
50
50
36
20
20
11
11
32
11
20
10
7
18
14
16
17
74
32
16
21
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.2
S
7
Energy kJ
4
10
17
21
11
22
32
18
18
23
24
23
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
9
0.2
N
3
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
10
0.2
NNE
3
0.1
NE
4
Energy kJ
19
1
2
2
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
3
0.8
S
4
0.9
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
4
0.7
S
4
0.9
SSW
5
0.5
S
4
0.8
S
5
0.4
S
4
0.6
S
3
1.3
S
6
1
S
6
0.8
S
6
0.4
NE
2
0.6
S
4
Energy kJ
6
20
35
14
15
35
9
28
6
8
106
66
42
1
10
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
4
1
Distance (km)
125
614
125
125
614
67
38
99
38
437
1242
437
1062
2310
133
38
2671
0
1106
3060
614
Best forecast wave conditions in Virginia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
3
2
3
4
2
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
7
6
6
5
4
5
5
9
7
5
5
9
9
7
7
8
7
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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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