Fishermans Island surfForecast / Virginia / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 21 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
20.8° C
(Which is 2.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (May 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 23rd May)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 23rd May)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 23rd May)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
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
2
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
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)
0.6
SSE
6
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
7
1.2
E
8
1.1
ENE
8
1
E
9
0.9
ENE
9
1
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.9
E
7
0.8
E
7
0.6
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
27
51
46
44
33
193
163
159
163
180
158
132
162
125
68
43
42
62
88
68
34
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
35
NE
30
NE
20
ENE
25
NE
15
NNE
25
NE
15
NE
10
E
10
SW
5
SE
15
SW
0
E
25
NE
10
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
0
ESE
10
N
10
SSE
10
SSW
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:01PM0.94m
1:29AM1.06m
2:03PM0.93m
2:30AM0.98m
3:09PM0.94m
3:35AM0.91m
4:16PM0.96m
4:39AM0.86m
5:15PM1.00m
5:36AM0.83m
6:06PM1.03m
6:25AM0.81m
6:49PM1.06m
Low Tide
7:12PM0.04m
8:05AM0.07m
8:22PM0.09m
9:04AM0.09m
9:31PM0.12m
9:59AM0.10m
10:35PM0.14m
10:49AM0.11m
11:34PM0.14m
11:36AM0.11m
00:29AM0.13m
12:20PM0.11m
1:18AM0.12m
clear
rain showers
heavy rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
mod rain
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:47
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:08
8:09
8:10
8:12
8:12
8:13
8:14
2
12
2
7
2
5
9
1
Temp °C
23
22
16
16
16
17
16
17
18
21
24
24
21
21
18
17
17
18
19
22
23
26
22
11
13
14
17
15
17
19
22
27
25
25
23
18
17
17
20
20
24
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
6
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
1.2
E
8
1.1
ENE
8
1
E
9
0.9
ENE
9
0.6
SSE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
E
8
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.8
E
7
0.6
E
7
Energy kJ
23
51
46
44
33
28
3
3
163
180
158
132
26
21
68
43
11
7
12
68
34
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
8
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.6
SE
7
0.3
SE
8
0.1
E
13
0.5
SE
7
0.6
SE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SSE
6
0.3
S
6
0.3
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
Energy kJ
27
4
4
3
3
3
34
9
3
21
34
25
21
15
7
6
9
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
16
0.1
E
16
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SE
7
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
13
0.2
S
6
Energy kJ
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
5
5
17
12
7
4
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
3
0.9
NE
5
0.9
NE
5
1
NE
6
1.3
ENE
7
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
7
0.8
SSE
6
1
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
8
0.6
E
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.9
E
7
Energy kJ
6
38
35
71
193
163
159
45
162
125
42
62
88
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
110
435
118
124
138
0
173
0
158
18
0
18
0
79
0
127
179
18
0
155
18
Best forecast wave conditions in Virginia
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
4
2
3
2
2
3
2
1
4
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
6
5
7
8
6
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
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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