Fishermans Island Surf Break

Fishermans Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 37.08° N 75.95° W

Issued: 1 am 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fishermans Island sea temperature is
27.0° C

2.2°C warmer than 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 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, E swell with 90 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period with E 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 1.3m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 13th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 5s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 13th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 5s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 13th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 5s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Sun night).

Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
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
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
8
0.8
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.2
ESE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
SSE
7
0.4
SE
10
1.2
E
5
1.3
E
5
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
18
18
16
15
14
60
43
31
22
28
15
9
15
16
8
5
24
80
90
23
8
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
20
ENE
15
ENE
20
E
15
E
20
SE
15
SSE
10
ESE
25
W
15
W
15
SSE
10
NW
15
NW
10
ESE
15
SSE
20
SE
30
ESE
20
S
45
NE
40
NE
20
NNE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
2:16PM0.98m
2:30AM0.83m
3:13PM1.02m
3:32AM0.80m
4:16PM1.07m
4:41AM0.80m
5:21PM1.12m
5:49AM0.82m
6:24PM1.18m
6:52AM0.86m
7:24PM1.22m
7:51AM0.91m
8:21PM1.24m
Low Tide
8:04AM0.06m
8:51PM0.17m
8:56AM0.05m
9:53PM0.14m
9:51AM0.04m
10:57PM0.11m
10:50AM0.02m
00:00AM0.06m
11:51AM-0.01m
1:03AM0.02m
12:54PM-0.05m
2:01AM-0.03m
1:54PM-0.09m
2:56AM-0.06m
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
light rain
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:25
8:25
8:25
8:24
8:24
8:24
8:23
 mm
2
11
2
1
3
1
1
8
43
1
Temp °C
26
28
25
24
24
23
25
27
28
28
32
27
26
28
24
25
26
26
24
23
23
Feels °C
29
31
28
23
24
23
28
31
30
30
33
28
28
32
25
26
25
24
20
18
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
5
0.3
SSE
6
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
8
0.4
SE
9
0.6
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.4
ENE
5
0.4
SE
8
0.2
SSE
7
0.1
NE
6
0.1
E
9
0.4
SSE
5
0.4
SSE
5
0.4
SE
5
Energy kJ
6
8
16
15
14
21
43
31
22
28
15
6
8
16
5
1
1
10
9
8
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.2
SSE
5
0.3
SSE
6
0.2
SSE
6
0.1
S
7
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
8
0.3
SSE
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.2
SSE
4
0.4
SE
8
0.3
NE
4
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
E
9
0.4
SE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
SE
6
Energy kJ
18
18
3
7
3
1
8
7
10
20
11
1
15
3
8
2
24
9
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
5
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
11
0.3
SE
4
0.2
SSE
7
0.3
SE
4
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
7
0.2
SSE
7
0.4
SE
10
0.2
ESE
9
Energy kJ
1
2
3
2
3
2
2
5
2
9
9
2
2
5
23
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
6
0.7
NE
5
0.9
ENE
5
0.9
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
7
0.3
SE
4
0.2
NNW
3
0.9
NE
4
0.2
SSE
2
0.4
ESE
3
0.7
E
4
1.2
E
5
1.3
E
5
1
E
6
0.5
ENE
5
Energy kJ
7
23
36
45
60
3
1
26
1
3
12
80
90
64
15
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)
170
1153
33
274
566
179
79
79
24
18
24
18
110
1342
209
209
825
24
111
209
274
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)
3
3
2
4
2
2
4
2
1
4
1
2
3
2
1
3
1
2
3
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
8
7
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
6
5
5
5
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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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