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North End surfForecast / Virginia / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 18 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
16.8° C
(Which is 1.3°C colder than average 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 (May 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North End in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 21st May) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 21st May) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 22nd May) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North End over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat night, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu night, light winds from the SSE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 17 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 16 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | |
6 | 16 | 27 | 5 | 28 | 29 | 15 | 50 | 45 | 66 | 85 | 164 | 192 | 215 | 126 | 94 | 90 | 78 | 113 | 40 | 57 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 10:41PM1.11m | 11:10AM0.86m | 11:36PM1.06m | 12:07PM0.84m | 00:34AM1.00m | 1:07PM0.83m | 1:34AM0.93m | 2:09PM0.83m | 2:36AM0.86m | 3:13PM0.84m | 3:37AM0.81m | 4:14PM0.86m | 4:37AM0.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:52PM-0.09m | 4:53AM-0.08m | 4:48PM-0.07m | 5:47AM-0.05m | 5:47PM-0.03m | 6:43AM-0.02m | 6:50PM0.02m | 7:40AM0.02m | 7:57PM0.05m | 8:37AM0.04m | 9:05PM0.08m | 9:32AM0.05m | 10:11PM0.09m | 10:24AM0.06m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 |
 | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:10 | — | 8:12 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 29 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 27 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 16 |
28 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 24 | 21 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 5 | E 7 | ENE 7 |
 kJ | 1 | 16 | 27 | — | 28 | 29 | 15 | 50 | 45 | 35 | 45 | 40 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 94 | 90 | 78 | 7 | 40 | 57 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 17 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | ESE 8 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | — | E 13 | E 13 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 7 | SSE 5 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 17 | E 16 | E 16 | — | — | — | E 15 | E 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 13 | SE 7 | E 12 | ESE 7 | E 9 |
| kJ | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | S 5 | S 4 | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 4 | SSE 5 | S 6 | NE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | S 4 | — | ENE 8 | NE 4 | — |
| kJ | 37 | 34 | 15 | 68 | 44 | 15 | 59 | 74 | 20 | 66 | 85 | 164 | 192 | 215 | 126 | — | 10 | — | 113 | 15 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1223 | 345 | 93 | 410 | 345 | 98 | 378 | 0 | 93 | 1148 | 181 | 108 | 193 | 192 | 473 | 188 | 0 | 12 | 154 | 193 | 116 |
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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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