Surf Forecasts:
Virginia Beach surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, ENE swell with 187 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Virginia Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Virginia Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Virginia Beach in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Virginia Beach over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s break it down in feet and miles. It’s a dry stretch, no two ways about it.
We’re looking at a big gap. From Thursday, July 9th up to Wednesday, July 15th, the surf is basically non-existent. Swell is tiny, like 1 to 2 feet, with weak energy numbers (mostly under 100). The period is short, 4-8 seconds, and the wind is all over the place. The water is about 79°F, which is a bit warmer than usual for this time of year, but it’s a bathtub with no waves.
The only real bump in energy comes on Monday, July 13th. Swell hits about 5 feet from the ENE, with a combined energy of 200. That’s the biggest we’ll see, but the wind is a problem – onshore at 25 km/h with a short period of 7 seconds. That’s choppy, blown-out, and messy. At that size with that wind, a kiteboarder would have more fun than a surfer. It’s a beach break, so expect a washing machine.
After that, it’s a dead run. From Tuesday, July 14th through Thursday, July 24th, it’s back to tiny waves, 0.5 to 3 feet, with weak energy and poor conditions. There are a few clean mornings with offshore wind, like Wednesday, July 15th morning with a light offshore breeze, but the swell is only 2 feet. It’s clean, but there’s no power.
There’s no standout session here. If you’re really itching, you could maybe get a 1-foot wave on a longboard, but it’s a tough stretch. It’s normal for this area to have flat spells, though. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 34°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | E 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | S 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 31 | 29 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 23 | 17 | 7 | 38 | 64 | 93 | 187 | 163 | 150 | 106 | 89 | 53 | 42 | 15 | 45 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:43PM1.15m | 4:05AM0.86m | 4:45PM1.21m | 5:10AM0.88m | 5:46PM1.27m | 6:12AM0.92m | 6:44PM1.32m | 7:11AM0.97m | 7:40PM1.34m | 8:07AM1.02m | 8:34PM1.34m | 9:02AM1.07m | 9:26PM1.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:12AM-0.01m | 10:16PM0.09m | 10:09AM-0.02m | 11:19PM0.05m | 11:09AM-0.05m | 00:21AM-0.00m | 12:10PM-0.09m | 1:19AM-0.05m | 1:10PM-0.12m | 2:12AM-0.10m | 2:07PM-0.14m | 3:02AM-0.12m | 3:02PM-0.13m | 3:50AM-0.12m | |||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 28 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 32 | 29 |
Feels °C | 31 | 34 | 35 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 29 | 34 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 30 | 34 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSE 5 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 31 | 29 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 23 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 20 | 150 | 106 | 89 | 53 | 42 | 15 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | NE 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 8 | SSE 7 | E 9 | NE 7 | SSE 5 | ESE 9 | SSE 7 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 20 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 14 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 7 | ESE 9 | NE 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | SSE 4 | SW 3 | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | N 2 | E 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | SW 3 | SW 3 | S 3 | S 5 |
| kJ | 3 | 8 | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 38 | 64 | 93 | 187 | 163 | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | 1 | 45 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 142 | 0 | 82 | 134 | 172 | 353 | 142 | 1363 | 172 | 256 | 246 | 246 | 251 | 246 | 172 | 40 | 2466 | 12 | 4 | 333 | 537 |
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The above surf forecast table for Virginia Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Virginia Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Virginia 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 (Virginia 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).
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