Best Chincoteague surf window today: tide and conditions
Chincoteague's best surf window today is 8:30 PM-9:30 PM, with falling tide, 12 mph wind, and 1.1 ft swell; incoming tide, good swell angle. Assateague Beach (Virginia) is the top pick at 1.1 ft.
Live surf planning
Plan around the live conditions
Best time to surf Chincoteague this week
August rates 71/100 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
Falling tide, 12 mph wind, and 1.1 ft swell are the live surf report cues to confirm first.
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GOOD
Seasonal pattern in August
August
1 of 1 beaches are in peak season right now. Water temperatures range 42-78°F year-round. Peak month: October.
Surf Score by Month
Score reflects overall surf quality each month — combining peak season activity, water temperature, and crowd levels.
Monthly Breakdown
January
0
Water temp~42°F
Wetsuit4/3mm + boots
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking1
February
0
Water temp~42°F
Wetsuit4/3mm + boots
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking1
March
0
Water temp~60°F
Wetsuitspring suit or boardshorts
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking1
April
0
Water temp~60°F
Wetsuitspring suit or boardshorts
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0
May
0
Water temp~60°F
Wetsuitspring suit or boardshorts
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0
June
0
Water temp~78°F
Wetsuitspring suit or boardshorts
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking0
July
0
Water temp~78°F
Wetsuitspring suit or boardshorts
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking0
August
0
Water temp~78°F
Wetsuitspring suit or boardshorts
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking1
September
0
Water temp~78°F
Wetsuitspring suit or boardshorts
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking1
October
0
Water temp~60°F
Wetsuitspring suit or boardshorts
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking1
November
0
Water temp~60°F
Wetsuitspring suit or boardshorts
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking1
December
0
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
