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

ActivitySandbridge BeachVirginia BeachBetter
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

NowSandbridge BeachVirginia Beach
Water temperature80°F79°F
Wave height1.3 ft1.6 ft
Air temperature75°F75°F
Wind4 mph4 mph
UV index00
Next tideHigh 8:21 AMHigh 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.