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North End surfForecast / Virginia / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 22 May 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
19.9° C
(Which is 1.2°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 Sunday (May 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North End in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 24th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 24th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 23rd May) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North End over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | |
132 | 214 | 221 | 196 | 234 | 194 | 162 | 68 | 48 | 57 | 49 | 29 | 21 | 18 | 51 | 34 | 28 | 32 | 20 | 15 | 14 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | glassy | on | |
High Tide | 2:09PM0.83m | 2:36AM0.86m | 3:13PM0.84m | 3:37AM0.81m | 4:14PM0.86m | 4:37AM0.77m | 5:10PM0.89m | 5:32AM0.75m | 6:02PM0.91m | 6:23AM0.74m | 6:48PM0.94m | 7:09AM0.74m | 7:31PM0.95m | 7:52AM0.75m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:57PM0.05m | 8:37AM0.04m | 9:05PM0.08m | 9:32AM0.05m | 10:11PM0.09m | 10:24AM0.06m | 11:11PM0.08m | 11:13AM0.06m | 00:05AM0.07m | 11:58AM0.06m | 00:54AM0.05m | 12:41PM0.06m | 1:39AM0.05m | 1:22PM0.07m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 |
 | 8:09 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | 8:15 |
1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | 4 | |
Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 19 |
11 | 15 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | E 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 |
 kJ | 34 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 234 | 194 | 125 | 68 | 47 | 45 | 49 | 29 | 21 | 18 | 51 | 34 | 28 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 13 | — | E 13 | — | — | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 16 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | — | SE 8 | S 7 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | ENE 4 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | 162 | 68 | 48 | 5 | 28 | 18 | 19 | 7 | — | 32 | 22 | 32 | 9 | 3 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | — | E 15 | W 3 | SE 7 | E 13 | — | NW 2 | — | — | SSE 7 | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 4 | 2 | 8 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | S 3 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | — | SW 3 | SSE 7 | SW 3 | W 2 | WNW 3 | S 4 | WSW 3 | W 3 | NNW 2 | NE 3 | NE 4 | — | ENE 4 |
| kJ | 132 | 214 | 221 | 196 | 5 | 80 | 75 | — | 2 | 57 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 192 | 491 | 491 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 111 | 93 | 111 |
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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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