Chincoteague surf forecast

Chincoteague · Virginia · United States

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Beach near the Chincoteague refuge that handles southeast groundswell with west wind throughout the year. Left and right peaks, rarely crowded.

Break

beach break, lefts and rights; faces ESE

Level

beginner

Best swell

ESE, SE, SSE

Best wind

WSW, W, WNW (offshore)

Best tide

all tides

Season

Aug-Nov hurricane swells, plus winter nor'easters

Typical size

0.5-2 m

Crowd

low

Hazards

rips

Nearby spots

• 42nd Street (Virginia Beach), Virginia Beach
• Camp Pendleton, Virginia Beach

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