Virginia Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Virginia Beach, Virginia
Updated 3:37 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
85/100
- 61°F, wind 5 mph
- Low UV (2)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
97/100
- 74°F, wind 6 mph
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
99/100
- 73°F, wind 8 mph
- Moderate UV (5)
- Golden hour before sunset
Best for
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 3:32 AM | 0.6 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 10:01 AM | 4.5 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 4:24 PM | 0.7 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 10:16 PM | 3.5 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Virginia Beach · 1.2 km away.
About Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach sits on the Virginia coast, where the water runs from about 45°F in February to 80°F in July.
The water averages above 70°F in June, July, August and September — 4 months of the year — peaking around 80°F in July and dropping to about 45°F in February.
Today it is 70°F. That is 2° above the October average of 68°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Virginia Beach about 1.2 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Virginia Beach?
We score today 99 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Virginia Beach?
About 70°F. That is 2° above the October average of 68°F here.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Virginia Beach about 1.2 km away on the open coast.