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42nd St VA Beach surfForecast / Virginia / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 27 Aug 2025 EDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 42nd St VA Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at 42nd St VA Beach in the next 12 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 03) at 5PM. 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 Thursday (Aug 28) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 3rd Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 42nd St VA Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 4 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 26 | 17 | 24 | 35 | 21 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 41 | 45 | 34 | 51 | 69 | 48 | 89 | 161 | 349 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- off | glass | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 11:19PM 1.04 | 11:52AM 1.19 | 11:58PM 0.98 | 12:31PM 1.16 | 12:37AM 0.92 | 1:12PM 1.13 | 1:22AM 0.87 | 2:04PM 1.11 | 2:20AM 0.84 | 3:09PM 1.12 | 3:32AM 0.84 | 4:10PM 1.15 | 4:33AM 0.88 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:29PM 0.26 | 5:27AM 0.20 | 6:13PM 0.31 | 6:06AM 0.26 | 6:58PM 0.35 | 6:46AM 0.30 | 7:48PM 0.38 | 7:31AM 0.34 | 8:49PM 0.39 | 8:26AM 0.36 | 9:49PM 0.38 | 9:27AM 0.35 | 10:42PM 0.34 | 10:24AM 0.31 | |||||||||
Wed 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | ||
| Sunset | 7:39 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Virginia
Still cross-shore at 42nd St VA Beach (light winds from the NNW at BUOY-CHYV2 7 km from 42nd St VA Beach). 0.3m 9s swell from the E with a 0.2m 6s windswell from the SSE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
Actual: 57 min ago
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Information about the 42nd St VA Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for 42nd St VA Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at 42nd St VA Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 42nd St VA Beach 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 (42nd St VA Beach) 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 42nd St VA Beach 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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