Popular Virginia Beach beach break, with groyne-shaped sandbars that suit learners. East and southeast swell from storms and hurricanes gives the best waves.
Break
beach break, lefts and rights; faces ENE
Level
beginner
Best swell
E, ESE, SE
Best wind
SW, WSW, W (offshore)
Best tide
mid tide
Season
Summer to autumn
Typical size
0.3-2 m
Crowd
high
Hazards
crowds; rip currents; jetty rocks
Nearby spots
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for 42nd Street (Virginia Beach) are in the Surf Spoting app.