Fishermans Island surfForecast / Virginia / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 09 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
16.1° C
(Which is normal 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 16 days are 0.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 10th May)3ft (0.9m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Sat
16
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
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.7
SSE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.2
ESE
11
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.5
E
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.9
SE
4
1
S
4
0.4
SSE
5
0.2
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
E
7
0.4
E
9
0.8
SSE
6
0.5
SSE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
77
59
47
39
19
14
12
12
12
27
16
21
37
9
9
29
15
15
25
40
30
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
5
WNW
20
SE
10
NNE
25
NNE
15
NNE
15
N
30
NE
15
ENE
20
SE
20
SSE
35
SSE
25
SSW
30
NNW
10
NNE
15
NNE
10
WNW
25
SSE
30
SSW
25
SW
25
SW
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:52AM0.86m
3:25PM0.84m
3:52AM0.86m
4:27PM0.91m
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
Low Tide
8:50PM0.25m
9:23AM0.20m
9:51PM0.22m
10:14AM0.16m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:00
5:58
5:58
5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:59
8:00
8:00
8:01
8:02
8:02
8:04
8:05
4
1
Temp °C
22
20
23
21
14
12
13
13
13
12
14
17
17
14
18
17
13
15
18
22
30
19
19
21
16
9
7
10
7
8
8
9
10
11
8
14
11
11
13
12
18
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.6
SSE
4
0.5
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.5
E
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
E
8
0.3
E
7
0.4
SSE
5
0.3
SE
5
0.5
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
E
7
0.4
E
9
0.8
SSE
6
0.5
SSE
7
Energy kJ
77
59
47
13
19
9
9
12
12
27
16
20
9
9
5
29
15
15
25
40
30
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.5
SE
7
0.2
E
9
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
E
8
0.2
ESE
11
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
SE
7
0.3
NNE
4
0.3
SE
7
0.1
E
9
0.4
E
8
0.3
ENE
9
Energy kJ
15
6
6
21
6
14
5
12
12
11
10
20
10
4
3
2
3
7
2
22
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
12
0.2
E
9
0.2
ESE
11
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
13
0.1
NE
5
0.1
E
12
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
E
13
0.2
SSE
7
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
9
0.2
ESE
8
Energy kJ
3
3
3
6
11
6
12
4
4
3
1
3
9
9
3
5
2
2
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
6
0.7
NE
4
0.8
NE
5
0.4
NE
4
0.9
NE
4
0.7
ENE
5
0.4
SE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.9
SE
4
1
S
4
0.7
NNW
4
0.6
N
4
0.5
N
4
0.3
NW
3
0.7
S
4
0.6
WSW
4
0.2
NNW
2
Energy kJ
39
16
26
4
28
22
2
2
21
37
13
10
6
1
12
10
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
18
20
252
29
399
145
431
227
507
274
127
2041
905
329
274
166
287
346
567
18
18
Best forecast wave conditions in Virginia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
1
1
3
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
9
6
5
6
9
6
9
9
9
8
5
5
5
5
7
6
7
4
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.

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