Chincoteague Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.91° N 75.32° W

Issued: 1 pm 11 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chincoteague sea temperature is
20.6° C

1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Chincoteague surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, S swell with 290 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with SSE 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 Friday (Jun 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chincoteague in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 18) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 12th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 12th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 18th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, fresh winds from the NW by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun night, min 18°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Thu
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
5
0.8
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.7
S
5
0.6
S
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
8
0.9
SSE
4
1.2
S
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
7
0.5
SSE
7
0.8
NE
4
1
E
5
0.8
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.6
SSE
7
1.2
S
5
0.1
SE
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
36
37
52
39
29
31
14
7
7
31
130
63
36
25
23
55
47
26
29
60
8
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
20
W
20
WSW
20
SSW
30
NW
10
N
10
S
15
SSW
20
S
30
SSE
10
WNW
15
NNE
10
S
10
S
15
SSE
25
ESE
15
ENE
10
NE
15
SE
20
S
35
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
6:30PM0.55m
7:03AM0.45m
7:28PM0.58m
8:04AM0.46m
8:24PM0.61m
9:01AM0.48m
9:17PM0.62m
9:56AM0.49m
10:10PM0.62m
10:51AM0.49m
11:04PM0.61m
11:48AM0.49m
00:00AM0.59m
12:47PM0.49m
Low Tide
1:36AM0.02m
1:30PM0.00m
2:32AM-0.01m
2:25PM-0.01m
3:28AM-0.04m
3:22PM-0.02m
4:23AM-0.05m
4:19PM-0.03m
5:17AM-0.07m
5:14PM-0.02m
6:08AM-0.07m
6:08PM-0.02m
6:58AM-0.05m
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rain showers
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
mod rain
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:22
8:22
8:23
8:23
8:24
8:24
8:24
8:25
 mm
1
1
4
19
5
12
6
Temp °C
32
27
28
32
27
23
25
26
23
22
23
20
21
21
19
19
18
19
19
21
23
Feels °C
33
27
28
32
27
22
24
25
21
21
23
18
19
19
20
20
16
19
20
22
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
7
0.8
SSE
5
0.8
S
6
0.2
E
9
0.7
S
5
0.6
S
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
SSE
6
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
1.2
S
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
7
0.5
SSE
7
0.5
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.8
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.5
E
6
0.3
ENE
6
0.2
ENE
6
Energy kJ
1
37
52
6
29
31
14
7
7
7
130
63
36
25
23
12
47
26
18
6
3
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.1
SE
7
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
E
8
0.4
NE
3
0.2
E
9
0.2
ESE
4
0.1
SE
8
0.6
SSE
7
0.5
SSE
7
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
15
Energy kJ
2
6
2
8
8
8
7
7
6
3
6
1
2
35
25
10
9
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
6
0.2
NNE
4
0.1
NE
4
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
16
0.1
E
16
0.1
SE
16
Energy kJ
1
1
2
1
6
6
2
5
5
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
6
0.7
S
6
0.4
NNW
3
0.4
NNE
4
0.3
SSW
3
0.5
S
3
0.9
SSE
4
0.4
NNW
3
0.4
SE
3
0.8
NE
4
1
E
5
0.6
SSE
7
1.2
S
5
1.5
S
6
Energy kJ
36
39
4
6
1
5
31
3
2
16
55
29
60
146
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
1
1
Distance (km)
48
125
0
38
256
378
279
350
658
2310
0
49
216
219
256
203
137
126
460
137
1001
Best forecast wave conditions in Virginia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
4
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
3
4
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
9
5
5
5
4
7
5
9
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
6
5
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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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