Surf Forecasts:
Virginia Beach surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, SE swell with 32 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Virginia Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Virginia Beach in the next 16 days are 0.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Virginia Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me tell you what’s happening with the surf around here. It’s a tough stretch, I gotta be honest with you. The forecast is looking pretty flat and quiet for the next week and a half or so. There’s a long gap here with almost nothing worth paddling out for. You’ll be staring at pretty calm, small surf for most of the period right through to late August. Let’s break it down day by day.
Right now, through the weekend and into next week, it’s a pretty lifeless scene. We are looking at tiny waves, mostly below 2 ft, with poor conditions. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual going on there. Wind is all over the place but the swell is just too small to care. Don’t bother.
Finally, we get a little flicker of life on Monday, August 24th, the last day in the window. That morning there’s a modest bump in size to about 3 ft out of the ENE. The period is short at 6 seconds, so it’s pretty weak, but the combined energy is only 81, so it’s a very small, weak pulse. The wind is light from the SW, blowing cross-off, so the conditions will be clean. It’s surfable but very ordinary. That’s the standout, but only because it’s the only thing on offer. If you’re desperate for a paddle and a few knee-high rollers, Virginia Beach (beach/jetty) might give you a few slow, weak waves on the morning of the 24th. Just don’t expect much. The rest of the run is pretty much a blank. That’s the reality here. Forecasts can always change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 35°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 4 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SSE 4 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
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 kJ | 20 | 25 | 12 | 20 | 15 | 6 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | off | cross | off | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:54AM0.91m | 5:33PM1.25m | 5:59AM0.97m | 6:33PM1.29m | 6:57AM1.05m | 7:27PM1.31m | 7:52AM1.12m | 8:17PM1.30m | 8:44AM1.17m | 9:05PM1.27m | 9:33AM1.21m | 9:50PM1.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:03PM0.12m | 10:55AM0.01m | 00:05AM0.07m | 11:59AM-0.03m | 1:02AM0.01m | 12:59PM-0.07m | 1:52AM-0.04m | 1:56PM-0.09m | 2:39AM-0.07m | 2:48PM-0.08m | 3:23AM-0.08m | 3:38PM-0.04m | 4:05AM-0.06m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | 8:02 | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 2 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 |
Temp °C | 31 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 35 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 29 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 23 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 3 | SSE 6 | E 8 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 4 | SE 7 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 20 | 25 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 6 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 13 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 9 | N 3 | — | SE 6 | SE 8 | E 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | E 13 | SE 7 | E 12 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 14 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | — | 3 | 8 | 3 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | E 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 13 | E 10 | E 12 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | WSW 3 | SSE 3 | S 4 | WSW 3 | SSW 3 | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | NW 3 | NW 3 | — | SSE 4 | — | NNE 4 | — |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 32 | 2 | 1 | — | 11 | — | 10 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 172 | 82 | 374 | 353 | 881 | 172 | 134 | 263 | 511 | 142 | 302 | 899 | 134 | 142 | 334 | 169 | 246 | 246 | 246 |
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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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