Outer Banks Beach or Sandbridge Beach today?
Nags Head, North Carolina · Virginia Beach, Virginia — 90 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
96Outer Banks Beach
vs
99Sandbridge Beach
Too close to call today. Outer Banks Beach scores 96 and Sandbridge Beach scores 99, 90 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Outer Banks Beach for surfing — surfing 54 vs 43.
- Go to Sandbridge Beach for swimming, families with kids — swimming 82 vs 78.
| Activity | Outer Banks Beach | Sandbridge Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 78 | 82 | Sandbridge Beach |
| Families with kids | 81 | 86 | Sandbridge Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 71 | 71 | tie |
| Surfing | 54 | 43 | Outer Banks Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Outer Banks Beach | Sandbridge Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 72°F | 70°F |
| Wave height | 1.6 ft | 1.2 ft |
| Air temperature | 63°F | 58°F |
| Wind | 7 mph | 6 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 9:41 AM | High 9:53 AM |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Outer Banks Beach or Sandbridge Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (96 and 99), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Outer Banks Beach and Sandbridge Beach?
About 90 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.
Which is better with kids, Outer Banks Beach or Sandbridge Beach?
Sandbridge Beach today — 86 against 81 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.