Fishermans Island surfForecast / Virginia / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 15 Mar 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
6.1° C
(Which is 3.5°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fishermans Island this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Fishermans Island in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 16th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Icy conditions (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 0°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Mon afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 2°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sun
22
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
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
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
SE
2.2
SE
2.5
SSE
1.5
SE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.7
SE
0.6
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.4
ESE
0.3
E
0.3
ESE
Period(s) (?)788999999999999998888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)31861970934313299967370656575594242595436241213
Wind
(km/h)
35
SSE
40
S
60
S
45
WNW
25
WNW
25
W
30
NNW
10
NE
15
ESE
15
SE
15
SSE
20
SE
15
SSE
15
SSW
20
SSE
30
SSW
20
WSW
15
NNE
15
NNE
5
WSW
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:17AM
0.92
7:29PM
0.88
7:56AM
0.97
8:11PM
0.96
8:36AM
0.99
8:53PM
1.04
9:17AM
1.00
9:35PM
1.09
9:59AM
0.99
10:19PM
1.13
10:43AM
0.96
11:06PM
1.13
11:29AM
0.92
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:56AM
0.03
1:28PM
0.05
1:43AM
-0.03
2:08PM
-0.02
2:29AM
-0.08
2:47PM
-0.09
3:12AM
-0.12
3:26PM
-0.13
3:57AM
-0.14
4:06PM
-0.14
4:43AM
-0.12
4:49PM
-0.13
5:32AM
-0.08
5:35PM
-0.09
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sun
22
Sunrise-7:13--7:11--7:11--7:09--7:07--7:05--7:05-
Sunset--7:10--7:12--7:13--7:14--7:15--7:15--7:16
light rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
3124--------------1--
Temp. °C1617161727712356791517152081012
Feels °C (?)111198-7-1-3-4-3-3001410121118399
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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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