Virginia Beach Water Temperature
Sea-surface temperature at Virginia Beach, Virginia · times in EDT
Updated 3:37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 13 | 75° / 57° | 5 | 2% |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 90° / 66° | 5 | 3% |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 74° / 66° | 5 | 8% |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 84° / 63° | 5 | 42% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 61° / 56° | 5 | 42% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 57° / 54° | 5 | 3% |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 65° / 57° | 5 | 1% |
Sea-surface temperature and wave data from the Open-Meteo marine model; weather from Open-Meteo.
Is Virginia Beach warm enough to swim?
At 70°F, the water at Virginia Beach is cool but swimmable. 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 2° above the October average of 68°F here.
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 70°F. That is 2° above the October average of 68°F here.
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.