Virginia Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.82° N 75.97° W

Virginia Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 30 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Virginia Beach sea temperature is
17.1°C
1.2° 

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 30 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 6 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 6 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, SE swell with 240 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 30 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with ESE 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 Friday (Oct 30) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Virginia Beach in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 06) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 30th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 1PM (Fri 6th Nov)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 6th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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106
76
38
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86
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146
230
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Wind (km/h)
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WNW
15
NNE
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NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
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ENE
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High Tide
11:30AM1.30m
11:58PM0.98m
12:28PM1.24m
00:58AM0.97m
1:30PM1.17m
2:05AM0.98m
2:37PM1.11m
3:16AM1.01m
3:45PM1.06m
4:23AM1.08m
4:46PM1.04m
5:21AM1.15m
5:39PM1.02m
Low Tide
6:06PM0.10m
6:02AM0.08m
7:08PM0.14m
7:08AM0.11m
8:11PM0.15m
8:18AM0.13m
9:09PM0.15m
9:25AM0.14m
10:04PM0.12m
10:31AM0.13m
10:55PM0.10m
11:31AM0.12m
11:43PM0.07m
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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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