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North End surfForecast / Virginia / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 20 Apr 2026 EDT
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North End surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's North End sea temperature is
15.5° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North End this week:

The surf forecast for North End over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North End in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Thu 23rd Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 2PM (Thu 23rd Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 27th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for North End over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed morning, calm by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
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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
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NE
0.9
N
1
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.2
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.5
SSE
0.4
ENE
0.5
E
0.4
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.6
E
0.4
SSE
0.4
ENE
0.6
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.8
E
Period(s) (?)84546677710109844456778
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1423401389511263146251215136725171268418
Wind
(km/h)
25
WNW
35
NNE
25
N
15
N
20
ESE
30
S
35
WSW
15
NNE
10
NW
15
NW
10
E
5
SSE
20
NE
25
E
15
SE
15
WSW
20
WSW
25
NNE
25
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
oncross-
on
crossoffcross-
off
onononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:21AM
0.87
11:47PM
1.06
12:16PM
0.83
12:46AM
1.00
1:17PM
0.80
1:50AM
0.94
2:23PM
0.78
2:58AM
0.89
3:32PM
0.79
4:07AM
0.85
4:39PM
0.82
5:10AM
0.84
5:39PM
0.86
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:59PM
-0.05
6:00AM
-0.01
5:56PM
-0.01
7:00AM
0.03
6:59PM
0.03
8:03AM
0.07
8:08PM
0.07
9:07AM
0.09
9:21PM
0.08
10:08AM
0.08
10:30PM
0.07
11:04AM
0.07
11:34PM
0.05
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Sunrise6:22--6:22--6:20--6:18--6:18--6:16--6:16--
Sunset-7:42--7:43--7:44--7:45--7:45--7:46--7:47-
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cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
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mod rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--------3--------6---
Temp. °C1416139910182318162018161415202217131312
Feels °C (?)796353101717141815151014182014998
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Information about the North End Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for North End provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at North End can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North End 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 (North End) 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 North End 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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