Best Virginia Beach surf window today: tide and conditions

Virginia Beach's best surf window today is 2:30 PM-3:30 PM, with falling tide, 9 mph wind, and 0.6 ft swell; tide in range, light winds, good swell angle. 42nd–46th Street North End is the top pick at 0.6 ft.

Live surf planning

Plan around the live conditions

Best time to surf Virginia Beach this week

October rates 92/100 for Virginia Beach. 11 of 12 local beaches are in peak season; October is the historical peak if this week's surf report looks marginal.

Match the surf report

Now: rising tide, 9 mph wind, and 0.6 ft swell. Confirm them in the live surf report first.

Check today's 1st Street Jetty (Virginia Beach) surf report

92

GOOD

Seasonal pattern in October

October

11 of 12 beaches are in peak season right now. Water temperatures range 42-78°F year-round.

Next steps

Turn Virginia Beach's season guide into today's surf call

The calendar shows when this zone usually works. Start with the live report before you load boards.

Check today's 1st Street Jetty (Virginia Beach) surf reportStart with the live wave height, wind, tide, and board call before committing.Open page Find the best current Virginia Beach windowCompare the city's current forecast and spot list against the seasonal pattern.Open page Compare nearby Virginia Beach spotsUse the map to switch beaches when crowd, wind, or tide changes the call.Open page

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 peaking11

February

74

Water temp~42°F

Wetsuit4/3mm + boots

CrowdsModerate

Beaches peaking11

March

58

Water temp~60°F

Wetsuitspring suit or boardshorts

CrowdsLow-Moderate

Beaches peaking11

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 peaking11

September

86

Water temp~78°F

Wetsuitspring suit or boardshorts

CrowdsLow-Moderate

Beaches peaking11

October

92

Water temp~60°F

Wetsuitspring suit or boardshorts

CrowdsLow-Moderate

Beaches peaking11

November

88

Water temp~60°F

Wetsuitspring suit or boardshorts

CrowdsLow-Moderate

Beaches peaking11

December

85

Water temp~42°F

Wetsuit4/3mm + boots

CrowdsModerate

Beaches peaking11

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 Virginia Beach

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

Top Surf Spots in Virginia Beach

1st Street Jetty (Virginia Beach)

lower-intermediatevery crowded

Peak: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

42nd–46th Street North End

intermediatemoderate

Peak: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

71st Street North End

intermediatemoderate

Peak: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

intermediatecrowded

Peak: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

intermediatecrowded

Peak: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

intermediatevery crowded

Peak: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Little Island Fishing Pier

lower-intermediatecrowded

Peak: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

lower-intermediatemoderate

Peak: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Sandbridge Beach

lower-intermediatemoderate

Peak: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

intermediatemoderate

Peak: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Surf Guides for Virginia Beach, VA

Conditions

Best early morning sessions

Sunset Sessions

Evening golden hour spots

Optimal tidal conditions

Water Temperature

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