Surf Forecasts:
Virginia Beach surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, SE swell with 101 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 0.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Virginia Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here again. Let’s break down what’s coming for Virginia Beach. Truth is, the first nine days of this 16-day stretch are a real bummer. From Wednesday the 9th right through to Sunday the 20th of September, the surf is almost non-existent. We’re talking about waves barely knee-high, with combined energy readings mostly in the low double digits (like 13 to 104). The wind is constantly shifting, usually onshore or cross, and even when it gets light and offshore, there’s just nothing to ride. It’s a standard quiet spell for this neck of the woods.
But then, boom – Monday the 21st of September flips the script. That’s the one true standout. Monday morning brings a solid push from the NE, with wave heights hitting 7 ft to 7 ft. The wind is blowing offshore from the SW, which means clean, smooth faces. The combined swell energy reads 507, which is pumping and full of power. Over at Virginia Beach, that’s a beach and jetty setup. That sized NE swell is going to be a handful – think heavy, powerful waves. With the period at just 8 seconds, it’ll be a bit disorganized and dumpy, but for experienced surfers, those sandbars are gonna be firing. This is expert territory; beginners should sit this one out. Expect crowds – when the waves come back this size, everyone shows up. Monday afternoon looks just as good with waves around 7 ft and clean offshore wind from the WSW.
After that peak, Tuesday the 22nd gets messy again with 5 ft waves but onshore chop, and Wednesday the 23rd drops off to a smaller, weaker swell. The long-range stuff like Thursday the 24th shows another 7 ft pulse from the NNE, but with onshore wind, it’ll be a choppy and blown-out affair.
To sum it up: you’ve got a long, flat wait, then a short, punchy window of powerful surf on the 21st. That Monday morning is your best bet for a proper session. Set the alarm.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | SE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 7 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 20 | 14 | 8 | 15 | 11 | 20 | 39 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 15 | 51 | 23 | 36 | 101 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:45AM1.15m | 7:10PM1.26m | 7:35AM1.22m | 7:56PM1.25m | 8:22AM1.28m | 8:39PM1.21m | 9:07AM1.30m | 9:21PM1.16m | 9:51AM1.29m | 10:02PM1.09m | 10:33AM1.25m | 10:43PM1.02m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:41AM0.06m | 12:50PM0.00m | 1:28AM0.01m | 1:44PM-0.02m | 2:11AM-0.02m | 2:33PM-0.01m | 2:51AM-0.02m | 3:18PM0.03m | 3:30AM0.00m | 4:03PM0.08m | 4:09AM0.05m | 4:48PM0.15m | 4:49AM0.12m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | 7:22 | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 34 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 33 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | SE 6 | ENE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 7 | ESE 9 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 6 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | NE 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 20 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 39 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 23 | 36 | 1 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | ENE 8 | ESE 9 | ENE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 6 | ESE 8 | SSE 5 | E 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 5 | E 4 | E 8 | ESE 9 | SSE 4 | E 4 | E 4 |
| kJ | 5 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 32 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 27 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 10 | ESE 5 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 10 | E 8 | S 5 | — | SSE 5 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 5 | — | E 15 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | — | SE 3 | S 4 | SW 4 | S 4 | WSW 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | — | SE 9 | SSE 4 | SSE 3 | SE 9 | S 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | 8 | 35 | 15 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | — | 51 | 10 | 2 | 101 | 22 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 82 | 483 | 483 | 483 | 82 | 201 | 5 | 99 | 523 | 246 | 1135 | 1135 | 302 | 4 | 40 | 4 | 180 | 569 | 134 |
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