Fishermans Island Surf Break

Fishermans Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 37.08° N 75.95° W

Issued: 7 pm 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Fishermans Island sea temperature is
24.5° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Fishermans Island surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, SSE swell with 121 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with SSE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fishermans Island this week:

The surf forecast for Fishermans Island over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fishermans Island in the next 16 days are 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 7th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 7th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 8th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon night).

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thu
9
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ESE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SSW
4
0.3
ESE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.9
S
5
0.5
S
4
1.1
SSE
5
0.9
SSE
5
0.7
S
5
0.6
SSE
7
1.1
SSE
7
0.7
SE
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
8
0.7
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
29
23
29
12
16
19
14
13
13
34
9
52
41
29
37
121
57
41
16
18
61
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
15
WSW
25
SSE
20
SW
5
WNW
25
SSE
20
SSE
5
SSW
25
SE
15
SE
10
SE
30
SE
5
SSW
15
WSW
15
SE
15
SW
20
NNW
25
ENE
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
10:55PM0.98m
11:19AM0.86m
11:32PM0.96m
11:59AM0.88m
00:10AM0.93m
12:41PM0.91m
00:51AM0.90m
1:26PM0.94m
1:37AM0.86m
2:16PM0.98m
2:30AM0.83m
3:13PM1.02m
3:32AM0.80m
4:16PM1.07m
Low Tide
5:13AM0.09m
5:18PM0.14m
5:50AM0.08m
6:03PM0.16m
6:30AM0.08m
6:54PM0.18m
7:15AM0.07m
7:50PM0.18m
8:04AM0.06m
8:51PM0.17m
8:56AM0.05m
9:53PM0.14m
9:51AM0.04m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:50
5:50
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:27
8:27
8:27
8:27
8:25
8:25
8:25
8:25
 mm
4
2
2
1
Temp °C
29
29
33
32
28
32
30
26
27
27
27
28
29
27
31
29
26
28
23
23
24
Feels °C
28
31
32
32
30
33
30
30
28
25
30
28
28
29
32
32
26
29
22
23
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ESE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.2
ESE
9
0.4
SE
5
0.3
ESE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SSE
4
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
9
0.9
SSE
5
0.3
SE
7
0.3
ESE
10
0.1
NE
5
0.7
SE
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
8
0.1
NE
5
Energy kJ
29
23
8
8
16
19
3
13
13
6
6
17
41
7
18
1
57
41
12
18
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
SSE
4
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
SSE
4
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
NE
5
0.1
E
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.1
NE
5
0.1
E
10
Energy kJ
6
6
8
9
3
14
3
9
18
2
1
2
16
1
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
6
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
SE
5
0.3
NW
3
0.1
NE
5
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
5
0.1
E
11
0.2
E
10
Energy kJ
1
8
1
1
1
3
2
1
2
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
4
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SSW
4
0.2
WNW
2
0.4
NW
3
0.4
SSE
3
0.9
S
5
0.5
S
4
1.1
SSE
5
0.4
SW
3
0.7
S
5
0.6
SSE
7
1.1
SSE
7
0.3
N
3
0.4
SE
6
0.7
SE
8
Energy kJ
10
29
12
1
2
2
34
9
52
4
29
37
121
1
9
61
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)
33
110
145
33
170
544
360
1983
1345
834
1151
1151
18
33
107
18
114
224
209
197
594
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
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
5
6
8
5
9
7
5
9
9
8
6
5
9
9
9
5
5
6
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Information about the Fishermans Island Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Fishermans Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fishermans Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fishermans Island 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 (Fishermans Island) 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 Fishermans Island 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.

Fishermans Island is 26 km (16 miles) from the city of Virginia Beach. If you plan a vacation in Virginia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Virginia Beach. Virginia Beach has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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