Sandbridge Beach or Virginia Beach today?

Virginia Beach, Virginia · Virginia Beach, Virginia — 15 km apart

Updated 4:00 AM EDT

99Sandbridge Beach vs 99Virginia Beach

Too close to call today. Sandbridge Beach scores 99 and Virginia Beach scores 99 — 15 km apart and sharing the same weather, so pick on what you want to do.

Which one, for what

ActivitySandbridge BeachVirginia BeachBetter
Swimming 82 82 tie
Families with kids 86 86 tie
Walking & shelling 71 75 Virginia Beach
Surfing 43 45 tie

Conditions side by side

NowSandbridge BeachVirginia Beach
Water temperature70°F70°F
Wave height1.2 ft1.5 ft
Air temperature58°F58°F
Wind6 mph5 mph
UV index00
Next tideHigh 9:53 AMHigh 10:01 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 (99 and 99), 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.