Surf spots in Virginia Beach
4 spots within 8 km of Virginia Beach: 4 beach breaks. 1 suit beginners.
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Best spots today in Virginia Beach
A quiet day: no spot here rates Fair or better today.
Forecast updated 20 Oct, 18:50 UTC.
The spots
- Camp Pendleton · beach break, intermediate, best on E/ESE/SE/S swell with WSW/W/WNW wind, low to mid tide. The surf zone at the south end of Croatan Beach, against the Camp Pendleton fence, breaks on east to south swell with a west wind and low to mid tide. The beach south…
- 1st Street Jetty · beach break, intermediate, best on E/ESE/SE swell with SW/W wind, low to mid tide. Rock jetty on the north side of Rudee Inlet that traps sand and often holds the only rideable wave in Virginia Beach. A soft right on E to SE swell with a SW to W wind…
- 42nd Street (Virginia Beach) · beach break, beginner, best on E/ESE/SE swell with SW/WSW/W wind, mid tide. A sandbar break just north of the Virginia Beach boardwalk, which ends at 40th Street. It needs east or southeast swell from a hurricane or a passing low, with a…
- Sandbridge · beach break, intermediate, best on NE/E/SE swell with SW/W wind, low to mid tide. Multi-mile stretch of houses south of Camp Pendleton, a 20-minute drive from the Virginia Beach strip and far less crowded. Little Island Pier, S-Turns, Rock Lane and…
When to surf in Virginia Beach
Good days per month for intermediate surfers; tap a month for where else to surf then.
Best months for intermediate surfers: February. For beginners: February, October. The water goes from about 4 °C in February (6/5 mm hooded) to 27 °C in July (Boardshorts / rash vest). Best-known spots: 1st Street Jetty. 1 of the 4 spots suit beginners, such as 42nd Street (Virginia Beach).
| Month | Rideable days | Good days | Beginner days | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 °C |
| Feb | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 °C |
| Mar | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 °C |
| Apr | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 °C |
| May | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18 °C |
| Jun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 °C |
| Jul | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 °C |
| Aug | 1 | 0 | 2 | 27 °C |
| Sep | 1 | 0 | 1 | 25 °C |
| Oct | 2 | 0 | 4 | 20 °C |
| Nov | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 °C |
| Dec | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 °C |
Days per month at the best third of the 4 spots for each level, from three years of wave and wind model data.
Questions
What are the best surf spots in Virginia Beach?
The best-known are 1st Street Jetty, Camp Pendleton, 42nd Street (Virginia Beach), Sandbridge. In all, 4 spots lie within 8 km: 4 beach breaks.
Where can beginners surf in Virginia Beach?
42nd Street (Virginia Beach): sandy, more forgiving spots. Surf them on small days, ideally with a lesson or near the lifeguards.
When is the best time to surf in Virginia Beach?
For intermediate surfers February. For beginners February, October.
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Virginia Beach?
The sea goes from about 4 °C in February (6/5 mm hooded) to 27 °C in July (Boardshorts / rash vest).