Virginia Beach, VA

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Sunset at 12:21 AM

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Today scores 6.9, but tomorrow climbs to 8.7 during the 10 AM–11 AM window. Plan around it.

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4.8/ 10 · Fair

Best time to ride

11 PM–12 AM

Next 12 hours

Could be okay if you're nearby.

Clean swell
Tide window opening

Conditions

Wave

2.9 ft↑

Sweet spot 2–5.5 ft

Period

4s→

Sweet spot 8–12 s

Wind

11 mph S↑

Cross-shore

Tide

Next · Low 05:39 AM

Session plan

Maybe

Could be okay if you're nearby.

Virginia Beach, VA

MAYBE

Peak window

11 PM–12 AM

Avg score 6.4/10

Why this score

Tide will shift conditions soon.

Wave height2.9 ft

Swell period4s

WindCross-shore 11 mph

Current: 2.9 ft @ 4s • 11 mph wind. wave height is in a sweet spot for this spot short period is making things weaker and choppier wind is starting to hurt shape a bit

Next 12 hours

Peak window 11 PM–12 AM

Today's read·Auto-generated from the forecast

Mixed conditions — 2.9 ft with cross winds. If you go, 11 PM–12 AM looks the cleanest stretch.

7 PM

4.82.9ft

8 PM

5.63.3ft

9 PM

5.33.9ft

10 PM

6.04.0ft

11 PM

6.44.2ft

12 AM

6.44.4ft

1 AM

5.54.2ft

2 AM

5.14.0ft

3 AM

4.33.9ft

4 AM

4.33.8ft

5 AM

4.83.7ft

6 AM

5.83.6ft

Sunrise 9:58 AM Sunset 12:21 AM

Next 5 days

Best window

Best this week

8.7/10

Sunday, Jul 19 • 10 AM–11 AM

Wave 2.7 ft

Period 7s

Wind max 20 mph

Temp 75–95°F

Saturday, Jul 18

6.9 / 10

Best: 7 AM–8 AM

Wave: 1.3 ft

Period: 8s

Wind max: 16 mph

Sunday, Jul 19

8.7 / 10

Best: 10 AM–11 AM

Wave: 2.7 ft

Period: 7s

Wind max: 20 mph

Monday, Jul 20

3.8 / 10

Best: 6 AM–7 AM

Wave: 2.3 ft

Period: 6s

Wind max: 16 mph

Tuesday, Jul 21

6.5 / 10

Best: 9 AM–10 AM

Wave: 2.0 ft

Period: 5s

Wind max: 23 mph

Wednesday, Jul 22

7.2 / 10

Best: 4 PM–5 PM

Wave: 4.3 ft

Period: 7s

Wind max: 30 mph

Day	Best window	Score	Wave	Period	Wind max	Temp
Saturday, Jul 18	7 AM–8 AM	6.9	1.3 ft	8s	16 mph	77–100°F
Sunday, Jul 19	10 AM–11 AM	8.7	2.7 ft	7s	20 mph	75–95°F
Monday, Jul 20	6 AM–7 AM	3.8	2.3 ft	6s	16 mph	76–81°F
Tuesday, Jul 21	9 AM–10 AM	6.5	2.0 ft	5s	23 mph	76–88°F
Wednesday, Jul 22	4 PM–5 PM	7.2	4.3 ft	7s	30 mph	74–87°F

Spot intelWetsuit, hazards & notes

Not beginner-friendly today

Beginner basics

Where to go

The 1st-Street side of the resort area has a mellow beach break used by surf schools. Pick a stretch with no pier in sight and lifeguards on duty.

What to avoid

Don't surf next to the pier pilings — getting washed into them is a real injury risk. In summer, stay outside the swim-only flagged zones to avoid conflict with bathers.

Best beginner conditions

Knee-to-waist NE or E swell on 9s+, light W or SW wind, mid tide. Late-spring and early-fall mornings are the friendliest windows.

New to surfing? Read the beginner guide →

Wetsuit

Summer setup

Season-based baseline. Water temp varies week to week.

Full guide

Boardshorts

Maybe a rashguard

2mm Top (windy mornings)

Optional comfort layer

Spot notes