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Chincoteague surfForecast / Virginia / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 06 Apr 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
8.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 (Apr 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period. 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 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 11th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 11th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 10th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chincoteague over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 2°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
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 kJ (?) | 41 | 32 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 59 | 152 | 180 | 108 | 260 | 291 | 414 | 501 | 622 | 521 | 426 | 356 | 308 | 194 | 223 | 180 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:48PM 0.40 | 1:01AM 0.47 | 1:33PM 0.38 | 1:45AM 0.45 | 2:22PM 0.36 | 2:34AM 0.43 | 3:14PM 0.35 | 3:27AM 0.42 | 4:09PM 0.36 | 4:24AM 0.42 | 5:07PM 0.37 | 5:24AM 0.43 | 6:05PM 0.40 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:56PM 0.07 | 7:41AM 0.06 | 7:29PM 0.09 | 8:26AM 0.09 | 8:10PM 0.12 | 9:23AM 0.10 | 9:11PM 0.14 | 10:31AM 0.11 | 10:36PM 0.14 | 11:34AM 0.09 | 11:47PM 0.12 | 12:27PM 0.07 | 12:45AM 0.09 | ||||||||
Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:34 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 22 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 2 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -5 | -2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 16 | 6 | 9 | 13 |
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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.
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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