Sandbridge Beach Water Temperature
Sea-surface temperature at Sandbridge Beach, Virginia · times in EDT
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
How it compares today
Water temperature through the year
Monthly normals computed from 2023–2025 daily sea-surface temperature history.
Nearby water right now
7-day outlook
| Day | Air high / low | Max UV | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 28 | 85° / 71° | 4 | 42% |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 80° / 74° | 6 | 19% |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 83° / 75° | 7 | 11% |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 93° / 73° | 7 | 6% |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 94° / 76° | 7 | 4% |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 95° / 79° | 7 | 12% |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 100° / 79° | 7 | 24% |
Sea-surface temperature and wave data from the Open-Meteo marine model; weather from Open-Meteo.
Is Sandbridge Beach warm enough to swim?
At 80°F, the water at Sandbridge Beach is warm — great for swimming. Most swimmers are comfortable without a wetsuit above 72°F; below 62°F, cold-water shock becomes a real risk for unprotected swimmers.
That is right on the August average of 80°F for this beach.
The water averages above 70°F in June, July, August and September — 4 months of the year — peaking around 81°F in July and dropping to about 46°F in January.
Frequently asked questions
How warm is the water at Sandbridge Beach right now?
The sea-surface temperature is about 80°F. That is right on the August average of 80°F for this beach.
When is the water warm enough to swim at Sandbridge Beach?
The water averages above 70°F in June, July, August and September — 4 months of the year — peaking around 81°F in July and dropping to about 46°F in January.
What is the warmest the water gets at Sandbridge Beach?
Around 81°F in July, based on 2023–2025 records. The coolest month is January at roughly 46°F.