Surf Forecasts:
Virginia Beach surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, SSE swell with 82 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Virginia Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Virginia Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Virginia Beach in the next 16 days are 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) 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 1.1m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Virginia Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the menu for the next 16 days down at Virginia Beach. Gotta be straight with you, it’s a pretty grim picture. The forecast is almost entirely “poor surf conditions” with tiny waves, so we’re looking at a long stretch of flatness. You’ll be waiting a while for anything worth paddling out for.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Monday, August 24th. That’s a solid 13-day wait with practically nothing on offer. The water is sitting at a warm 80°F with the anomaly being about 2°F above normal, so it’s a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.
Now, for that one day that’s not a total write-off. On Monday morning, August 24th, Virginia Beach (beach/jetty setup) finally picks up a tiny pulse of swell. We’re looking at a 2 ft swell from the SE, with a period of 8 seconds. The wind will be a light SW breeze blowing cross-offshore, which will keep the surface clean. The combined energy is a weak 67, so don’t expect any power. It’s small, clean, and surfable, but only just. Conditions are described as “ordinary”, so it’s the only window where you might get a few soft, weak waves. It’s not going to be a classic, but after two weeks of nothing, it’s the best we’ve got.
The rest of the two weeks is a mix of tiny windswell, onshore chop, and the occasional storm threat. The small bumps on the 18th and 19th of August come with a bit more energy (up to 139) from a long-period ESE groundswell pushing 16 seconds, but it’s all onshore wind and messy. For a beach break, that long period groundswell will likely just make it close out straight, so it’s not a great option.
Honestly, if you’re desperate for a paddle on the 24th, you might get a couple of knee-high rollers. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 3 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | NE 5 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 6 |
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 kJ | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 27 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 52 | 26 | 82 | 60 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | on | cross |
High Tide | 7:27PM1.31m | 7:52AM1.12m | 8:17PM1.30m | 8:44AM1.17m | 9:05PM1.27m | 9:33AM1.21m | 9:50PM1.21m | 10:21AM1.21m | 10:33PM1.13m | 11:07AM1.20m | 11:16PM1.04m | 11:53AM1.16m | 11:58PM0.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:28PM0.02m | 4:47AM-0.02m | 5:19PM0.10m | 5:30AM0.05m | 6:10PM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — |
mm | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 8 |
Temp °C | 27 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 33 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 35 | 33 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 32 | 36 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 3 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 3 | SSE 3 | ENE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 9 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 27 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 26 | 8 | 60 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 9 | E 7 | E 12 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | — | NE 5 | ESE 9 | — | NE 4 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 4 | 6 | — | 1 | 8 | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | SE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 6 | NE 5 | — | E 7 | E 12 | E 8 | E 12 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | E 18 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 4 | N 4 | SE 3 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SW 2 | W 3 | NNW 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | SE 3 | — | SSE 4 | S 5 | SW 4 | SSE 9 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 20 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 19 | 1 | — | 14 | 52 | 6 | 82 | 28 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1363 | 2697 | 1363 | 1146 | 1661 | 246 | 1363 | 2869 | 353 | 2069 | 182 | 377 | 353 | 537 | 537 | 884 | 970 | 884 | 82 | 259 | 256 |
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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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