Virginia Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.82° N 75.97° W

Virginia Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Virginia Beach sea temperature is
26.0° C
0.2° 

Virginia Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Virginia Beach surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, SSE swell with 73 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 8th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Virginia Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get real about the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a long, quiet stretch ahead, but there might be a little something to keep an eye on right at the end.

Overall Pattern & Gaps

Straight up, we’re looking at a pretty flat run for the vast majority of the 16-day window. From now through to the 20th of August, the surf is basically a write-off. There’s no swell energy to speak of, and the waves are tiny. You’ll be staring at a glassy lake for a solid week and a half. The only real pulse of energy doesn’t show up until the 20th of August, and even then, it’s nothing to write home about.

The Early Drought (Now through 19th August)

For Virginia Beach, the first surf recommendation doesn’t even have a pulse. The morning of the 6th shows a tiny 2ft wave from the SE with a weak period of 6 seconds and combined energy of just 33 – that’s barely a ripple. Water temp is sitting at a nice 79°F with a normal anomaly of 0.4°F, but with waves that small, it’s just a swimming day. The whole week is a flat spell. We get a few brief moments of glassy or offshore wind, like on the morning of the 9th (WSW 9 mph offshore) and the afternoon of the 14th (SW 3 mph glassy), but the waves are a pathetic 1ft to 1ft. It’s heartbreaking. Saturday the 10th through Sunday the 18th are all in the same boat – tiny, weak, and mostly poor quality. This is a classic extended lull for the area, and it’s going to feel like it lasts forever.

Late August Pulse (20th – 21st August)

Finally, on the 20th of August, things get a little interesting. The forecast shows a bump in energy. The morning of Thursday the 20th picks up to a 3ft SSE swell with a short period of 4 seconds, but the combined energy jumps to 40. By the afternoon, it’s a 3ft wave from the same direction, period still short at 5 seconds, but the energy hits 69. That’s more than double what we’ve seen. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the SSW at 12 mph, which should keep the surface tidy. It’s still a small wave, but for a flat spell, it’s the standout. Then on the 21st of August, Friday morning holds a 2ft SSE swell with a period of 6 seconds and energy of 44, with a light WSW 9 mph cross-off wind. The afternoon goes a bit soft with a light southerly breeze.

The Pick

If you absolutely have to get wet, the best chance is the afternoon of Thursday the 20th August. The 3ft SSE swell is the biggest we’ll see, and the 12 mph SSW cross-offshore wind will make it clean. Sure, the 5-second period is short, so it’ll be a bit crumbly, but it’s the only real window of organised surf. The morning of the 21st of August is a decent second option with similar conditions. Both options are fine for beginners, but it’s not going to be a classic. There’s no crowd factor to worry about during this drought, but if any surf shows up, Virginia Beach can get a few people out.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 35°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
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Tuesday
11
Wednesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
6
0.9
SSE
4
0.8
S
5
0.6
SSE
6
0.4
SE
7
0.9
S
5
0.6
ESE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.9
SSE
5
0.4
SE
7
0.4
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7
0.4
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7
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SSE
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0.3
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6
0.6
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4
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SSE
6
0.2
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6
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SSE
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0.3
SSE
6
0.3
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6
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
31
27
28
26
14
40
44
31
42
13
17
13
11
6
10
11
3
18
6
6
12
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
20
S
20
SSW
15
SW
20
S
20
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
20
SW
15
WSW
10
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
15
SSE
20
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
WNW
5
NW
15
NNW
5
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
2:16PM1.16m
2:36AM0.87m
3:20PM1.18m
3:44AM0.87m
4:28PM1.21m
4:54AM0.91m
5:33PM1.25m
5:59AM0.97m
6:33PM1.29m
6:57AM1.05m
7:27PM1.31m
7:52AM1.12m
8:17PM1.30m
Low Tide
8:54PM0.16m
8:48AM0.05m
9:58PM0.15m
9:50AM0.03m
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
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6:13
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6:15
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6:18
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8:05
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7:59
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Temp °C
28
32
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33
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32
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24
Feels °C
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26
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Information about the Virginia Beach Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Virginia Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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