Virginia Beach Water Temperature
Sea-surface temperature at Virginia 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° / 74° | 5 | 37% |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 80° / 74° | 6 | 25% |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 81° / 77° | 7 | 25% |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 87° / 75° | 7 | 4% |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 89° / 79° | 7 | 4% |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 88° / 80° | 7 | 11% |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 92° / 81° | 7 | 23% |
Sea-surface temperature and wave data from the Open-Meteo marine model; weather from Open-Meteo.
Is Virginia Beach warm enough to swim?
At 79°F, the water at Virginia Beach is comfortable. 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 79°F for this beach.
The water averages above 70°F in June, July, August and September — 4 months of the year — peaking around 80°F in July and dropping to about 45°F in February.
Frequently asked questions
How warm is the water at Virginia Beach right now?
The sea-surface temperature is about 79°F. That is right on the August average of 79°F for this beach.
When is the water warm enough to swim at Virginia Beach?
The water averages above 70°F in June, July, August and September — 4 months of the year — peaking around 80°F in July and dropping to about 45°F in February.
What is the warmest the water gets at Virginia Beach?
Around 80°F in July, based on 2023–2025 records. The coolest month is February at roughly 45°F.