Fishermans Island surfForecast / Virginia / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 11 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 slightly cooler than normal)

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 Sunday (May 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fishermans Island in the next 16 days are 0.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 17th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 17th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 17th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon night, strong winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu night, calm by Fri afternoon).

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Mon
18
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
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
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
6
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
11
0.5
E
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.9
SSE
4
0.8
SSE
4
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
7
0.5
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
8
0.6
E
8
0.4
E
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.7
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
6
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
32
12
23
26
17
25
24
10
16
27
47
48
25
28
54
36
19
20
21
21
16
Wind (km/h)
5
N
15
NNW
15
ESE
25
S
20
S
45
SSE
15
SSW
30
NNW
30
NW
35
NW
35
NW
0
E
15
S
25
SW
15
SSW
15
WSW
5
NNE
15
SE
15
S
5
SSW
25
SE
off
cross-off
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
4:53AM0.87m
5:24PM1.00m
5:49AM0.90m
6:16PM1.10m
6:42AM0.93m
7:06PM1.19m
7:34AM0.95m
7:56PM1.25m
8:25AM0.97m
8:47PM1.29m
9:17AM0.97m
9:41PM1.29m
10:12AM0.97m
Low Tide
10:50PM0.17m
11:05AM0.10m
11:49PM0.11m
11:56AM0.05m
00:45AM0.03m
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
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:58
5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:00
8:01
8:02
8:02
8:04
8:05
8:06
8:07
1
4
2
Temp °C
12
13
15
14
18
19
18
13
15
14
13
17
17
19
26
27
21
25
24
24
27
10
10
13
9
14
13
11
5
11
6
5
16
14
14
24
25
21
22
21
26
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
5
0.5
E
6
0.5
E
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
E
7
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
7
0.5
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
8
0.6
E
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
ENE
9
0.8
SSE
6
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
Energy kJ
32
11
20
26
17
9
9
10
16
27
47
48
24
17
16
36
19
20
21
21
16
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
6
0.1
E
13
0.3
NW
3
0.4
E
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.5
SE
7
0.4
S
4
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
NE
7
0.1
E
7
Energy kJ
13
12
12
11
10
20
10
4
3
3
2
25
28
29
26
6
6
6
2
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.3
ESE
11
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
SE
7
0.2
ESE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
18
Energy kJ
12
12
23
4
3
3
2
9
22
16
7
4
4
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
3
0.7
SSE
4
0.3
S
3
0.9
SSE
4
0.8
SSE
4
0.9
NNW
4
0.4
NNW
3
0.9
NNW
4
0.8
NW
4
0.2
SSW
2
0.7
SSE
8
0.4
SW
3
0.2
WNW
3
0.4
SE
3
Energy kJ
1
11
1
25
24
24
4
31
18
1
54
2
1
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
107
33
507
34
507
1066
24
274
209
249
232
18
18
18
18
18
107
155
24
110
1145
Best forecast wave conditions in Virginia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
3
1
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
4
3
2
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
8
9
4
8
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
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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