Sandbridge Beach or Virginia Beach today?
Virginia Beach, Virginia · Virginia Beach, Virginia — 15 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
91Sandbridge Beach
vs
91Virginia Beach
Too close to call today. Sandbridge Beach scores 91 and Virginia Beach scores 91 — 15 km apart and sharing the same weather, so pick on what you want to do.
Which one, for what
- Go to Sandbridge Beach for swimming, families with kids — swimming 99 vs 95.
- Go to Virginia Beach for surfing — surfing 59 vs 48.
| Activity | Sandbridge Beach | Virginia Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 99 | 95 | Sandbridge Beach |
| Families with kids | 98 | 93 | Sandbridge Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 98 | 98 | tie |
| Surfing | 48 | 59 | Virginia Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Sandbridge Beach | Virginia Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 80°F | 79°F |
| Wave height | 1.3 ft | 1.6 ft |
| Air temperature | 75°F | 75°F |
| Wind | 4 mph | 4 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 8:21 AM | High 8:29 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 Sandbridge Beach or Virginia Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (91 and 91), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Sandbridge Beach and Virginia Beach?
About 15 km in a straight line. Close enough that they usually share weather and swell, so the difference is often in the shape of the beach rather than the forecast.
Which is better with kids, Sandbridge Beach or Virginia Beach?
Sandbridge Beach today — 98 against 93 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.