Best Chincoteague surf window today: tide and conditions
Chincoteague's best surf window today is 8:30 PM-9:30 PM, with falling tide, 8 mph wind, and 0.8 ft swell; tide in range, cross-shore winds, good swell angle. Assateague Beach (Virginia) is the top pick at 0.8 ft.
Live surf planning
Plan around the live conditions
Best time to surf Chincoteague this week
October rates 92/100 for Chincoteague. 1 of 1 local beaches are in peak season; October is the historical peak if this week's surf report looks marginal.
Match the surf report
Now: falling tide, 8 mph wind, and 0.8 ft swell. Confirm them in the live surf report first.
92
GOOD
Seasonal pattern in October
October
1 of 1 beaches are in peak season right now. Water temperatures range 42-78°F year-round.
Surf Score by Month
Score reflects overall surf quality each month — combining peak season activity, water temperature, and crowd levels.
Monthly Breakdown
January
82
Water temp~42°F
Wetsuit4/3mm + boots
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking1
February
74
Water temp~42°F
Wetsuit4/3mm + boots
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking1
March
58
Water temp~60°F
Wetsuitspring suit or boardshorts
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking1
April
29
Water temp~60°F
Wetsuitspring suit or boardshorts
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0
May
16
Water temp~60°F
Wetsuitspring suit or boardshorts
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0
June
20
Water temp~78°F
Wetsuitspring suit or boardshorts
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking0
July
38
Water temp~78°F
Wetsuitspring suit or boardshorts
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking0
August
71
Water temp~78°F
Wetsuitspring suit or boardshorts
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking1
September
86
Water temp~78°F
Wetsuitspring suit or boardshorts
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking1
October
92
Water temp~60°F
Wetsuitspring suit or boardshorts
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking1
November
88
Water temp~60°F
Wetsuitspring suit or boardshorts
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking1
December
85
Water temp~42°F
Wetsuit4/3mm + boots
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking1
Dawn Patrol vs Afternoon Sessions
Dawn Patrol
- Typically glassier conditions before onshore winds build
- Smaller crowds, especially on weekdays
- Water temps at their coolest — plan your wetsuit for the low end (~42°F in winter)
- Best for beach breaks and exposed reef setups in Chincoteague
Afternoon Sessions
- Onshore winds can create chop, but swell is often more consistent
- Higher crowds on popular beaches, especially weekends
- Water warms through the day — upper end (~78°F in summer)
- Sunset sessions can be magic when winds die down
