Fishermans Island surfForecast / Virginia / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 12 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
6.3° C
(Which is 3.2°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 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 12) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 16th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fishermans Island over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm) at first, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 2°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the N on Thu morning, light winds from the N by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 1°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Mon morning, moderate winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
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 (?)
0.9
SSE
0.6
SE
0.4
SE
0.3
SE
1.4
S
0.7
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.4
SE
1
SE
1.3
ESE
2.1
SE
2
SE
2.2
SSE
1.5
SE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.5
ESE
Period(s) (?)778855763457889899999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)753423108928184336803975156663431269490705242
Wind
(km/h)
50
N
40
NNW
15
NW
30
S
40
SSW
35
WSW
15
NW
10
ENE
20
SE
35
ESE
30
ESE
30
SSE
50
S
40
S
40
NW
25
NW
30
WNW
30
NNW
15
N
10
E
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:37PM
0.61
4:39AM
0.78
4:53PM
0.65
5:44AM
0.82
5:56PM
0.71
6:34AM
0.87
6:45PM
0.80
7:17AM
0.92
7:29PM
0.88
7:56AM
0.97
8:11PM
0.96
8:36AM
0.99
8:53PM
1.04
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:02AM
0.24
10:01PM
0.17
11:03AM
0.23
11:04PM
0.14
11:57AM
0.18
12:03AM
0.09
12:45PM
0.12
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
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Sunrise7:18--7:18--7:16--7:15--7:13--7:11--7:11--
Sunset-7:07--7:07--7:08--7:09--7:10--7:12--7:13-
mod rain
light snow
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
62---------2-36------
Temp. °C2136612139109111516181818266124
Feels °C (?)19-8-1-22345331012111211-6-3-2-5-3-2
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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 12 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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