Virginia Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Virginia Beach has got cooking for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, you're going to see some pretty sad looking surf. The water temp is running about average for this time of year, so nothing weird there, but the waves are a struggle. For the first week, from now through the 25th of August, it's basically flat. We're talking barely a ripple, with swell heights barely scraping 2 ft and the energy is pitiful, often well under 100 (26). The wind is all over the shop too, mostly onshore or cross-onshore making it a messy, choppy mess. It's a long, bleak stretch.

Now, things get a bit more interesting heading into the end of the month. On Sunday the 30th of August, the early morning session could be our best bet. It's not a big swell, but we see a bump up to 4 ft from the East with a short period of 5 seconds. What makes it a standout is the glassy, calm wind. It'll be clean and super user-friendly for beginners, though it's short period chop, not classic lines. After that, the morning of Wednesday the 2nd of September is also worth a look for the glassy conditions again, with 2 ft from the ESE.

The real wildcard, the one that has my heart beating a little faster, is the morning of Wednesday the 26th of August. The swell is only 2 ft, but it's coming from the East with a very long period of 16 seconds. The energy jumps up too (158). The wind will be cross-off from the SW and clean, so that long-period energy could wrap in and give some real shape, especially for the more experienced crew who know how to sit in the right spot. Just be aware, crowds are possible here, and that long period swell can be tricky on a beach break, but if it lines up, it could be the only session worth paddling out for.

Sunday morning on the 30th of August is your other clear window. With the glassy conditions and a bit more size (4 ft), it's a great option if you just want to get wet and have a laugh, even if the waves aren't world class.

So to wrap it up, the first week is a write-off. The standout is the Wednesday morning (26th August) for the promise of that clean, long-period groundswell. The other solid call is the glassy Sunday morning (30th August). Mostly though, it's a test of patience.

Catch ya in the water.
Rusty.

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