Virginia Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Virginia Beach, Virginia
Updated 10:00 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning now
6 AM – 11 AM
92/100
- 77°F, wind 4 mph
- Low UV (3)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
90/100
- 84°F, wind 5 mph
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
92/100
- 84°F, wind 10 mph
- Moderate UV (5)
- Golden hour before sunset
Best for
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 2:20 AM | 0.3 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 8:29 AM | 3.8 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 2:29 PM | 0.5 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 8:40 PM | 4.1 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 79°F. That is right on the August average of 79°F for this beach.
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 92 out of 100 — great. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Virginia Beach?
About 79°F. That is right on the August average of 79°F for this beach.
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.