Fishermans Island surfForecast / Virginia / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 14 May 2026 EDT
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Fishermans Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fishermans Island sea temperature is
15.6° C
(Which is 1.3°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 Thursday (May 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fishermans Island in the next 16 days are 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 21st May)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 21st May)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 17th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu afternoon, light winds from the N by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun night, min 18°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
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
0
0
0
1
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)
0.7
SE
6
0.7
SE
7
0.8
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
8
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
1
SSE
4
1.1
S
5
0.5
SE
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.9
S
5
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.7
SE
8
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
1
S
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
39
44
75
54
40
41
44
30
59
28
76
43
15
21
16
27
72
29
29
30
55
Wind (km/h)
30
NNW
20
N
25
NW
35
NW
10
N
20
SSW
10
SSW
20
SSE
30
SSW
20
WSW
25
SSE
25
SW
15
SW
25
SSE
25
SSW
15
SW
30
SSE
25
SSW
15
SSW
30
SSE
15
NNE
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
High Tide
7:06PM1.19m
7:34AM0.95m
7:56PM1.25m
8:25AM0.97m
8:47PM1.29m
9:17AM0.97m
9:41PM1.29m
10:12AM0.97m
10:36PM1.26m
11:07AM0.96m
11:33PM1.21m
12:03PM0.95m
00:30AM1.14m
Low Tide
12:46PM-0.01m
1:40AM-0.03m
1:37PM-0.05m
2:33AM-0.08m
2:28PM-0.09m
3:24AM-0.11m
3:20PM-0.10m
4:16AM-0.10m
4:12PM-0.09m
5:09AM-0.06m
5:07PM-0.06m
6:05AM-0.01m
6:06PM-0.01m
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:56
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:52
5:52
5:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:02
8:04
8:05
8:06
8:07
8:07
8:07
4
Temp °C
16
15
15
14
16
17
20
24
26
23
28
29
25
28
28
25
28
26
24
27
27
14
11
8
7
13
14
17
20
22
21
28
27
25
28
24
23
26
21
23
25
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SE
6
0.7
SE
7
0.8
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
8
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.5
S
5
0.2
ENE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.1
E
13
0.7
SSE
5
0.4
SSE
5
0.4
ESE
9
1
S
5
Energy kJ
39
44
75
54
40
41
44
28
16
12
7
15
15
21
16
27
3
20
7
30
55
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
14
0.4
NE
4
0.1
E
12
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
ENE
9
0.5
SE
8
0.1
E
15
0.2
ENE
8
0.3
SSE
5
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
13
0.3
SSE
4
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.1
E
15
0.4
ESE
9
Energy kJ
8
4
5
3
20
23
24
16
28
4
7
5
1
4
3
29
29
4
26
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
13
0.3
NNW
3
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ENE
9
0.1
E
15
0.1
NE
8
0.1
E
18
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
16
0.1
E
16
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
14
Energy kJ
4
2
3
2
14
15
4
3
6
1
3
5
5
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
3
0.7
N
4
0.8
NNW
4
0.7
NW
4
0.6
NNW
4
0.3
SSW
2
0.4
SSW
3
1
SSE
4
1.1
S
5
0.5
SW
4
0.8
SSE
8
0.9
S
5
0.3
WSW
3
0.4
S
3
0.2
WSW
2
0.7
SE
8
0.6
SW
4
0.4
SW
3
0.6
S
3
0.8
SSW
5
Energy kJ
4
16
18
14
10
1
3
30
59
6
76
43
2
4
1
72
10
3
8
32
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
177
107
35
236
209
20
18
594
179
18
145
107
110
1149
319
110
824
18
18
374
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Virginia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
2
2
1
3
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
1
1
4
3
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
7
6
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
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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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