Virginia Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the next 16 days for Virginia Beach are looking pretty grim for getting a proper surf. We’ve got a real flat spell on our hands, with most days offering nothing but tiny, weak waves that just aren’t worth the paddle out. For the first week, you’re mostly looking at swell under 2 ft, often from the east or northeast, and with a lot of onshore or cross-onshore wind messing it up. The wave energy is in the double digits for most of that time, which is weak at best. It’s a long stretch of "poor surf conditions" – honestly, it’s the kind of run that’ll have you staring at the ocean and wondering if you’ve forgotten how to surf.

The first real glimmer of hope is on Tuesday, September 8th, during the morning. It’s not a stand-out, but it’s the only thing that’s close to decent. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, which is a huge plus. The swell is a tiny 3 ft from the ENE, coming in at a 10-second period, which is a long-period groundswell. That means the waves will have some shape and energy on the sets, but the combined energy is only 133 (moderate). It’s going to be very small and inconsistent, but with those clean conditions, a longboarder might find a few little fun ones. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The next potential window is Thursday, September 17th, in the morning. The wind is light and cross-offshore, keeping things clean. The swell is 4 ft from the ENE, but the period drops to a short 6 seconds, making it a weak, lumpy windswell. The energy is 117 (moderate), but it’s surfable, just very ordinary. It’s a long way out, so don’t bank on it.

There’s a bigger swell filling in around Sunday, September 13th, with 5 ft from the NNE, but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, and the period is short. It’s a mess. The energy is 174 (moderate), but the wind will ruin it. That setup is honestly more interesting for kiteboarding than paddle surfing.

So, the bottom line: forget the next couple of weeks. The only tiny bright spot is the glassy morning of Tuesday, September 8th, for a longboard. Everything else is a write-off. That’s the way it goes sometimes. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a dry spell.

Rusty.

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