Chincoteague surf break

Chincoteague surfForecast / Virginia / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 04 Dec 2025 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
11.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 Saturday (Dec 06) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.6m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 08) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Monday (Dec 08) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sat 6th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 6th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 8th Dec)5ft (1.6m) 5s

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

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Short Range Forecast A dusting of snow turning to light rain (total 8mm) on Fri afternoon. Icy conditions (max 7°C on Thu morning, min -1°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu night, light winds from the NW by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Icy conditions (max 9°C on Tue night, min -4°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Mon morning).

Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.8
E
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.5
E
0.3
ESE
0.3
E
0.1
E
0.6
NE
0.4
NE
0.2
ESE
0.1
E
0.1
SE
0.9
SSE
Period(s) (?)10101010101079999898156691596
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)73696564545443469930293415135251484360
Wind
(km/h)
20
WNW
30
NNW
30
N
20
ENE
15
NE
20
NNW
10
N
10
NW
15
NNW
10
NNE
5
ESE
25
WSW
50
NNW
40
NNW
20
N
10
WSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
35
SSE
25
SW
30
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crossglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:26PM
0.48
8:44AM
0.61
9:19PM
0.48
9:35AM
0.60
10:14PM
0.47
10:30AM
0.57
11:12PM
0.45
11:26AM
0.54
12:11AM
0.44
12:24PM
0.51
1:10AM
0.43
1:21PM
0.47
2:06AM
0.42
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:54PM
-0.08
2:51AM
-0.07
3:48PM
-0.09
3:44AM
-0.06
4:40PM
-0.09
4:37AM
-0.05
5:31PM
-0.07
5:29AM
-0.03
6:22PM
-0.05
6:22AM
0.00
7:14PM
-0.02
7:19AM
0.04
8:10PM
0.00
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Sunrise7:00--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:03--7:05--
Sunset-4:40--4:40--4:40--4:40--4:40--4:40--4:42-
part cloud
cloud
light snow
light snow
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
mod rain
part cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
---251-----2-----16-7
Temp. °C76134455557810-3159121111
Feels °C (?)0-3-8-2-1-1221243-11-10-8-6-46664
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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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