Surf Forecasts:
Fishermans Island surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, S swell with 54 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fishermans Island this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Fishermans Island in the next 16 days are 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fishermans Island over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 13 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
23 | 20 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 34 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 22 | 29 | 19 | 14 | 26 | 24 | 11 | 22 | 22 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:02PM1.04m | 2:11AM0.78m | 2:56PM1.00m | 3:11AM0.75m | 4:00PM0.98m | 4:23AM0.75m | 5:06PM0.99m | 5:30AM0.78m | 6:02PM1.01m | 6:23AM0.83m | 6:50PM1.04m | 7:07AM0.89m | 7:31PM1.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:49PM0.30m | 8:32AM0.27m | 9:47PM0.33m | 9:27AM0.30m | 10:45PM0.34m | 10:25AM0.31m | 11:40PM0.33m | 11:23AM0.30m | 00:29AM0.30m | 12:18PM0.26m | 1:13AM0.27m | 1:09PM0.22m | 1:51AM0.22m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 26 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 23 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 30 | 31 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SSE 6 | E 8 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 |
23 | 20 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 22 | 5 | 19 | 9 | 5 | 24 | 11 | 22 | 22 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | E 6 | ESE 8 | E 15 | NE 4 | SE 4 | NE 4 | E 13 | E 8 | E 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | E 7 | E 3 |
— | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 26 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 7 | NE 5 | E 13 | NE 4 | ESE 13 | NE 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 2 | NNE 3 | S 3 | S 3 | SSE 4 | S 5 | — | SE 4 | S 3 | — | SE 4 | S 4 | WSW 3 | SSE 7 | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | E 4 | E 3 | ESE 3 | S 3 |
1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 34 | — | 2 | 6 | — | 7 | 7 | 1 | 29 | — | 16 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 261 | 287 | 388 | 512 | 774 | 156 | 1208 | 1208 | 284 | 110 | 444 | 107 | 18 | 79 | 170 | 210 | 388 | 18 | 825 | 110 | 145 |
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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.











