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42nd St VA Beach surf break

42nd St VA Beach surfForecast / Virginia / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 08 Jan 2026 EST
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42nd St VA Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's 42nd St VA Beach sea temperature is
7.3° C
 (Which is 4.0°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 42nd St VA Beach this week:

The surf forecast for 42nd St VA Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at 42nd St VA Beach in the next 12 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 10PM. 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 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 10) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 11th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 11th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 10th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for 42nd St VA Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Icy conditions (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 0°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
E
0.4
NE
0.4
E
0.6
SE
0.8
SSE
0.1
E
0.1
E
0.1
E
1.4
SSE
0.8
SE
0.6
SE
0.4
SE
0.2
SSE
0.1
E
0.1
E
0.1
SE
0.1
E
0.1
E
0.2
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.2
ESE
Period(s) (?)124344111111788888981016988
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11331019222180673623621335877
Wind
(km/h)
15
NE
10
E
15
SE
15
SSE
20
S
15
SSW
20
S
30
S
30
SW
5
NW
35
WNW
35
WNW
25
NW
5
WNW
15
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
S
15
SSW
20
S
20
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		oncross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		glasscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:15AM
0.98
11:54PM
0.97
11:58AM
0.88
12:45AM
0.94
12:45PM
0.78
1:45AM
0.93
1:44PM
0.71
2:46AM
0.93
2:48PM
0.67
3:36AM
0.94
3:42PM
0.67
4:22AM
0.96
4:32PM
0.68
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:45PM
-0.07
6:12AM
0.07
6:28PM
-0.02
7:12AM
0.12
7:14PM
0.02
8:16AM
0.16
8:03PM
0.05
9:13AM
0.16
8:52PM
0.07
10:04AM
0.16
9:38PM
0.07
10:55AM
0.13
10:25PM
0.06
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Sunrise7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--
Sunset-5:02--5:04--5:05--5:06--5:07--5:07--5:08-
clear
cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C109121920182122191310525581011121412
Feels °C (?)669171716181914111-4-4102488109
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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.

42nd St VA Beach is 2 km (1 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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