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Virginia beaches

Which Virginia beach is best right now? 49 beaches ranked by live weather, wind, waves and water temperature.

Updated 1:24 am local timeScores from Open-Meteo forecasts, refreshed hourlyColors follow the lifeguard flags

Top 3 right now

It is dark there now, so these are ranked by their best stretch next.

  1. Female Mallard with Light Colors17.7Greatlater

    Huntington Beach

    Newport News

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later
    Air
    10°C50°F
    Water
    19°C66°F
    Wind
    10 km/h6 mph
    Waves
    0.1 m<1 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 6 pm, 6.5
  2. 27.6Greatlater

    Beaver Landing

    Prince William County

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later
    Air
    10°C49°F
    Water
    —
    Wind
    12 km/h8 mph
    Waves
    —
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 8 am, 7.5
  3. 37.6Greatlater

    Dolphin Beach

    Prince William County

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later
    Air
    10°C49°F
    Water
    —
    Wind
    12 km/h8 mph
    Waves
    —
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 8 am, 7.5

Virginia today

It is dark across Virginia right now: 21 of 49 scored beaches look good later, water is 17 to 19°C62 to 66°F. Read at 1:24 am; everything below is computed from that reading.

Better right now

Northern Virginia

3 of 3 beaches scored, 0 good now

7.6GreatAverage Beach ScoreBest: Beaver Landing, 7.6
Water
—
Wind
12 km/h8 mph
Waves
—

Southern Virginia

46 of 46 beaches scored, 0 good now

6.8GoodAverage Beach ScoreBest: Huntington Beach, 7.7
Water
18°C64°F
Wind
16 km/h10 mph
Waves
0.6 m2 ft

  • Warmest water

    19°C66°F

    Yorktown Beach

    York County. 1.3°2.3° above the Virginia average. Score 7.1 Great.

  • Calmest sea

    0.1 m<1 ft waves

    Huntington Beach

    Newport News. Wind 10 km/h6 mph.

  • Best for families

    7.7 Great

    Huntington Beach

    Newport News. Top score of the 1 scored beach tagged with lifeguards.

Best hours

The best hour left today is 12 pm (6.9); the weakest is 6 pm (6.0).

The strongest stretch runs 8 am to 7 pm.

7 to 10, green flag4 to 7, yellowUnder 4, redAverage of the scored beaches, each hour

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49 beaches listed · 49 of 49 scored live

  1. Female Mallard with Light Colors

    Huntington Beach

    Newport News

    7.7Greatlater

    Flat water, light wind and 19°C66°F water.

    • Water19°C66°F
    • Air10°C50°F
    • Wind10 km/h6 mph
    • Waves0.1 m<1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 6 pm later
    • Lifeguards

  2. Beaver Landing

    Prince William County

    7.6Greatlater

    Waves not available, gentle breeze.

    • Watern/a
    • Air10°C49°F
    • Wind12 km/h8 mph
    • Wavesn/a
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  3. Dolphin Beach

    Prince William County

    7.6Greatlater

    Waves not available, gentle breeze.

    • Watern/a
    • Air10°C49°F
    • Wind12 km/h8 mph
    • Wavesn/a
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 7 pm later
    • Free parking
  4. Forest Park High School football (Woodbridge, Virginia), Muted Sunset

    West Beach

    Prince William County

    7.6Greatlater

    Waves not available, gentle breeze.

    • Watern/a
    • Air10°C49°F
    • Wind12 km/h8 mph
    • Wavesn/a
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  5. Beach Area

    Middlesex County

    7.6Greatlater

    Flat water, gentle breeze.

    • Watern/a
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind15 km/h9 mph
    • Waves0.3 m1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 6 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  6. Public Beach

    Middlesex County

    7.6Greatlater

    Flat water, gentle breeze.

    • Watern/a
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind15 km/h9 mph
    • Waves0.3 m1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 6 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  7. Bay Shore Beach

    Hampton

    7.4Greatlater

    Flat water, gentle breeze and 18°C65°F water.

    • Water18°C65°F
    • Air11°C52°F
    • Wind13 km/h8 mph
    • Waves0.2 m<1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 4 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  8. Salt Ponds Public Beach - Hampton - Virginia - 2022-07-07

    Grandview Beach

    Hampton

    7.4Greatlater

    Flat water, gentle breeze and 18°C65°F water.

    • Water18°C65°F
    • Air11°C52°F
    • Wind13 km/h8 mph
    • Waves0.2 m<1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 4 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  9. Rip Raps 2019

    Outlook Beach

    Hampton

    7.4Greatlater

    Flat water, gentle breeze and 18°C65°F water.

    • Water18°C65°F
    • Air11°C52°F
    • Wind13 km/h8 mph
    • Waves0.2 m<1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 4 pm later
    • Free parking
  10. Salt Ponds Public Beach - Hampton - Virginia - 2022-07-07

    Salt Ponds Beach

    Hampton

    7.4Greatlater

    Flat water, gentle breeze and 18°C65°F water.

    • Water18°C65°F
    • Air11°C52°F
    • Wind13 km/h8 mph
    • Waves0.2 m<1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 4 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  11. White Stone post office 22578

    White Stone Beach

    Lancaster County

    7.2Greatlater

    Flat water, light wind and 17°C63°F water.

    • Water17°C63°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind10 km/h6 mph
    • Waves0.3 m1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 6 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  12. Cordreys Beach

    Northumberland County

    7.2Greatlater

    Flat water, light wind and 18°C64°F water.

    • Water18°C64°F
    • Air11°C51°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves0.4 m1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  13. Guard Shore

    Accomack County

    7.2Greatlater

    Flat water, light wind and 17°C63°F water.

    • Water17°C63°F
    • Air10°C50°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves0.2 m<1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  14. Marshalls Beach

    Northumberland County

    7.2Greatlater

    Flat water, light wind and 18°C64°F water.

    • Water18°C64°F
    • Air11°C51°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves0.4 m1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  15. Sound Beach

    Accomack County

    7.2Greatlater

    Flat water, gentle breeze and 17°C63°F water.

    • Water17°C63°F
    • Air15°C58°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves0.4 m1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  16. Coleman Bridge Yorktown

    Yorktown Beach

    York County

    7.1Greatlater

    Waves not available, gentle breeze and 19°C66°F water.

    • Water19°C66°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Wavesn/a
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 6 pm later
    • Free parking

  17. Tankards Beach

    Northampton County

    7.1Greatlater

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 17°C63°F water.

    • Water17°C63°F
    • Air13°C56°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves0.6 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  18. Willoughby Beach

    Hampton

    7.0Greatlater

    Flat water, gentle breeze and 19°C65°F water.

    • Water19°C65°F
    • Air13°C56°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves0.2 m<1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 5 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  19. Hungars Beach

    Northampton County

    7.0Greatlater

    Small waves, breezy and 17°C63°F water.

    • Water17°C63°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind22 km/h13 mph
    • Waves0.6 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  20. Smith Beach

    Northampton County

    7.0Greatlater

    Small waves, breezy and 17°C63°F water.

    • Water17°C63°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind22 km/h13 mph
    • Waves0.6 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  21. Wilkins Beach

    Northampton County

    7.0Greatlater

    Small waves, breezy and 17°C63°F water.

    • Water17°C63°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind22 km/h13 mph
    • Waves0.6 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  22. Tangier, VA

    Fleeton Beach

    Northumberland County

    6.9Goodlater

    Flat water, gentle breeze and 17°C63°F water.

    • Water17°C63°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind13 km/h8 mph
    • Waves0.5 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  23. Neals Beach

    Northumberland County

    6.9Goodlater

    Flat water, gentle breeze and 17°C63°F water.

    • Water17°C63°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind13 km/h8 mph
    • Waves0.5 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  24. Ginny Beach

    Northumberland County

    6.9Goodlater

    Flat water, gentle breeze and 17°C63°F water.

    • Water17°C63°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind14 km/h9 mph
    • Waves0.5 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  25. Narrow Beach

    Westmoreland County

    6.8Goodlater

    Waves not available, gentle breeze and 18°C64°F water.

    • Water18°C64°F
    • Air11°C52°F
    • Wind13 km/h8 mph
    • Wavesn/a
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 6 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  26. Ragged Point Beach

    Westmoreland County

    6.8Goodlater

    Waves not available, gentle breeze and 18°C64°F water.

    • Water18°C64°F
    • Air11°C52°F
    • Wind13 km/h8 mph
    • Wavesn/a
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 6 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  27. Wake Beach

    Middlesex County

    6.8Goodlater

    Flat water, gentle breeze and 18°C64°F water.

    • Water18°C64°F
    • Air13°C56°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves0.3 m1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 6 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  28. Chix Beach

    Virginia Beach

    6.8Goodlater

    Flat water, breezy and 18°C64°F water.

    • Water18°C64°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind20 km/h13 mph
    • Waves0.3 m<1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 5 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  29. Sylvan Beach

    Virginia Beach

    6.8Goodlater

    Flat water, breezy and 18°C64°F water.

    • Water18°C64°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind20 km/h13 mph
    • Waves0.3 m<1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 5 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  30. After tropical storm Hermine came by, the Potomac flowed up and covered the Fossil Beach where I walked just the night before. Almost the whole beach was under water. It was beautiful.

    Fossil Beach

    Westmoreland County

    6.7Goodlater

    Waves not available, gentle breeze and 18°C64°F water.

    • Water18°C64°F
    • Air11°C53°F
    • Wind13 km/h8 mph
    • Wavesn/a
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  31. Polar bear plunge1

    The Sands

    Westmoreland County

    6.7Goodlater

    Waves not available, gentle breeze and 18°C64°F water.

    • Water18°C64°F
    • Air11°C53°F
    • Wind13 km/h8 mph
    • Wavesn/a
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  32. Contest Entry Kiptopeke State Park "A beautiful place to explore!"

    Kiptopeke Beach

    Northampton County

    6.7Goodlater

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 17°C63°F water.

    • Water17°C63°F
    • Air11°C51°F
    • Wind14 km/h9 mph
    • Waves0.7 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 4 pm later
    • Paid parking

  33. Bay Colony Dog Beach

    Virginia Beach

    6.7Goodlater

    1.2 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 18°C64°F water.

    • Water18°C64°F
    • Air13°C56°F
    • Wind14 km/h9 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 4 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  34. Bethel Beach

    Mathews County

    6.7Goodlater

    Flat water, gentle breeze and 18°C64°F water.

    • Water18°C64°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves0.5 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 3 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  35. Fishing & Dog Beach

    Virginia Beach

    6.4Goodlater

    1.0 m3 ft waves, gentle breeze and 18°C64°F water.

    • Water18°C64°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.0 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 5 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  36. Sandbridge

    Sandbridge Beach

    Virginia Beach

    6.4Goodlater

    1.0 m3 ft waves, gentle breeze and 18°C64°F water.

    • Water18°C64°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.0 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 5 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  37. Seabreeze Beach

    Virginia Beach

    6.4Goodlater

    1.0 m3 ft waves, gentle breeze and 18°C64°F water.

    • Water18°C64°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.0 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 5 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  38. Shifting Sands Beach

    Virginia Beach

    6.4Goodlater

    1.0 m3 ft waves, gentle breeze and 18°C64°F water.

    • Water18°C64°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.0 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 5 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  39. Surfing Beach

    Virginia Beach

    6.4Goodlater

    1.0 m3 ft waves, gentle breeze and 18°C64°F water.

    • Water18°C64°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.0 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 5 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  40. Sandy Point Beach

    Westmoreland County

    6.4Goodlater

    Waves not available, gentle breeze and 18°C65°F water.

    • Water18°C65°F
    • Air15°C58°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Wavesn/a
    TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 6 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  41. Hog Island

    Northampton County

    6.3Goodlater

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 17°C63°F water.

    • Water17°C63°F
    • Air15°C58°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves0.8 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 4 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  42. Chincoteague Sights - panoramio (64)

    Bow Beach

    Accomack County

    6.2Goodlater

    Small waves, light wind and 17°C62°F water.

    • Water17°C62°F
    • Air10°C50°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves1.0 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 1 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  43. Parramore Beach

    Accomack County

    6.1Goodlater

    1.1 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 17°C63°F water.

    • Water17°C63°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.1 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 4 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  44. Myrtle Island Beach

    Northampton County

    6.1Goodlater

    Small waves, breezy and 17°C63°F water.

    • Water17°C63°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 4 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  45. Smith Island Beach

    Northampton County

    6.1Goodlater

    Small waves, breezy and 17°C63°F water.

    • Water17°C63°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 4 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  46. Wallops Beach

    Accomack County

    6.0Goodlater

    1.1 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 17°C63°F water.

    • Water17°C63°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind14 km/h9 mph
    • Waves1.1 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 3 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  47. Gargathy Beach

    Accomack County

    5.8Goodlater

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 17°C63°F water.

    • Water17°C63°F
    • Air13°C56°F
    • Wind17 km/h11 mph
    • Waves0.7 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 5 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  48. Snead Beach

    Accomack County

    5.8Goodlater

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 17°C63°F water.

    • Water17°C63°F
    • Air14°C57°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 3 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  49. Cedar Island Beach

    Accomack County

    5.7Goodlater

    Small waves, breezy and 17°C63°F water.

    • Water17°C63°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind23 km/h14 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 3 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Map of Virginia beaches with live score pins

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Virginia by area

Every area we score, with its own read of today and its best beaches ranked. Filters above apply to the list, not to these.

Accomack County

It is dark in Accomack County: 2 of 8 scored beaches look good later. Water is 17°C62 to 63°F. Guard Shore is the calmest, with 12 km/h7 mph of wind and 0.2 m<1 ft waves.

Dark now. 2 of 8 look good later

Each square is one beach, colored by its live flag.

  • 7.2Greatlater

    Guard Shore

    Accomack County

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • 7.2Greatlater

    Sound Beach

    Accomack County

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • Chincoteague Sights - panoramio (64)6.2Goodlater

    Bow Beach

    Accomack County

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • 6.1Goodlater

    Parramore Beach

    Accomack County

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • 6.0Goodlater

    Wallops Beach

    Accomack County

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • 5.8Goodlater

    Gargathy Beach

    Accomack County

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • 5.8Goodlater

    Snead Beach

    Accomack County

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • 5.7Goodlater

    Cedar Island Beach

    Accomack County

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

See all 8 beaches in Accomack County

Northampton County

It is dark in Northampton County: 4 of 8 scored beaches look good later. Water is 17°C63°F. Hungars Beach is the calmest, with 22 km/h13 mph of wind and 0.6 m2 ft waves.

Dark now. 4 of 8 look good later

Each square is one beach, colored by its live flag.

  • 7.1Greatlater

    Tankards Beach

    Northampton County

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • 7.0Greatlater

    Hungars Beach

    Northampton County

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • 7.0Greatlater

    Smith Beach

    Northampton County

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • 7.0Greatlater

    Wilkins Beach

    Northampton County

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • Contest Entry Kiptopeke State Park "A beautiful place to explore!"6.7Goodlater

    Kiptopeke Beach

    Northampton County

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • 6.3Goodlater

    Hog Island

    Northampton County

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • 6.1Goodlater

    Myrtle Island Beach

    Northampton County

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • 6.1Goodlater

    Smith Island Beach

    Northampton County

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

See all 8 beaches in Northampton County

Virginia Beach

It is dark in Virginia Beach: 0 of 8 scored beaches look good later. Water is 18°C64°F. Chix Beach is the calmest, with 20 km/h13 mph of wind and 0.3 m<1 ft waves.

Dark now. 0 of 8 look good later

Each square is one beach, colored by its live flag.

  • 6.8Goodlater

    Chix Beach

    Virginia Beach

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • 6.8Goodlater

    Sylvan Beach

    Virginia Beach

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • 6.7Goodlater

    Bay Colony Dog Beach

    Virginia Beach

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • 6.4Goodlater

    Fishing & Dog Beach

    Virginia Beach

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • Sandbridge6.4Goodlater

    Sandbridge Beach

    Virginia Beach

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • 6.4Goodlater

    Seabreeze Beach

    Virginia Beach

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • 6.4Goodlater

    Shifting Sands Beach

    Virginia Beach

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • 6.4Goodlater

    Surfing Beach

    Virginia Beach

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

See all 8 beaches in Virginia Beach

Hampton

It is dark in Hampton: 5 of 5 scored beaches look good later. Water is 18 to 19°C65°F. Bay Shore Beach is the calmest, with 13 km/h8 mph of wind and 0.2 m<1 ft waves.

Dark now. 5 of 5 look good later

Each square is one beach, colored by its live flag.

  • 7.4Greatlater

    Bay Shore Beach

    Hampton

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • Salt Ponds Public Beach - Hampton - Virginia - 2022-07-077.4Greatlater

    Grandview Beach

    Hampton

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • Rip Raps 20197.4Greatlater

    Outlook Beach

    Hampton

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • Salt Ponds Public Beach - Hampton - Virginia - 2022-07-077.4Greatlater

    Salt Ponds Beach

    Hampton

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • 7.0Greatlater

    Willoughby Beach

    Hampton

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

See all 5 beaches in Hampton

Northumberland County

It is dark in Northumberland County: 2 of 5 scored beaches look good later. Water is 17 to 18°C63 to 64°F. Cordreys Beach is the calmest, with 12 km/h7 mph of wind and 0.4 m1 ft waves.

Dark now. 2 of 5 look good later

Each square is one beach, colored by its live flag.

  • 7.2Greatlater

    Cordreys Beach

    Northumberland County

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • 7.2Greatlater

    Marshalls Beach

    Northumberland County

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • Tangier, VA6.9Goodlater

    Fleeton Beach

    Northumberland County

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • 6.9Goodlater

    Neals Beach

    Northumberland County

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • 6.9Goodlater

    Ginny Beach

    Northumberland County

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

See all 5 beaches in Northumberland County

Westmoreland County

It is dark in Westmoreland County: 0 of 5 scored beaches look good later. Water is 18°C64 to 65°F. Best now: Narrow Beach, 6.8 Good.

Dark now. 0 of 5 look good later

Each square is one beach, colored by its live flag.

  • 6.8Goodlater

    Narrow Beach

    Westmoreland County

    Dark there now. Best 9 am later

  • 6.8Goodlater

    Ragged Point Beach

    Westmoreland County

    Dark there now. Best 9 am later

  • After tropical storm Hermine came by, the Potomac flowed up and covered the Fossil Beach where I walked just the night before. Almost the whole beach was under water. It was beautiful.6.7Goodlater

    Fossil Beach

    Westmoreland County

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • Polar bear plunge16.7Goodlater

    The Sands

    Westmoreland County

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • 6.4Goodlater

    Sandy Point Beach

    Westmoreland County

    Dark there now. Best 10 am later

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Middlesex County

It is dark in Middlesex County: 2 of 3 scored beaches look good later. Water is 18°C64°F. Beach Area is the calmest, with 15 km/h9 mph of wind and 0.3 m1 ft waves.

Dark now. 2 of 3 look good later

Each square is one beach, colored by its live flag.

  • 7.6Greatlater

    Beach Area

    Middlesex County

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • 7.6Greatlater

    Public Beach

    Middlesex County

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • 6.8Goodlater

    Wake Beach

    Middlesex County

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

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Prince William County

It is dark in Prince William County: 3 of 3 scored beaches look good later. Best now: Beaver Landing, 7.6 Great.

Dark now. 3 of 3 look good later

Each square is one beach, colored by its live flag.

  • 7.6Greatlater

    Beaver Landing

    Prince William County

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • 7.6Greatlater

    Dolphin Beach

    Prince William County

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • Forest Park High School football (Woodbridge, Virginia), Muted Sunset7.6Greatlater

    West Beach

    Prince William County

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

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4 more areas have beaches in our data. Find them under “Sub-areas” below or in the area filter.

Sub-areas of Virginia

Each square is one beach, colored by its live flag. Outlined squares are in the dark.

  • Chincoteague Sights - panoramio (64)6.2Goodlater

    Accomack County

    Dark now. 2 of 8 look good later

    Best now: Bow Beach, 6.2 Good
  • Contest Entry Kiptopeke State Park "A beautiful place to explore!"6.7Goodlater

    Northampton County

    Dark now. 4 of 8 look good later

    Best now: Kiptopeke Beach, 6.7 Good
  • Sandbridge6.4Goodlater

    Virginia Beach

    Dark now. 0 of 8 look good later

    Best now: Sandbridge Beach, 6.4 Good
  • Salt Ponds Public Beach - Hampton - Virginia - 2022-07-077.4Greatlater

    Hampton

    Dark now. 5 of 5 look good later

    Best now: Grandview Beach, 7.4 Great
  • Tangier, VA6.9Goodlater

    Northumberland County

    Dark now. 2 of 5 look good later

    Best now: Fleeton Beach, 6.9 Good
  • Polar bear plunge16.7Goodlater

    Westmoreland County

    Dark now. 0 of 5 look good later

    Best now: The Sands, 6.7 Good
  • 7.6Greatlater

    Middlesex County

    Dark now. 2 of 3 look good later

    Best now: Beach Area, 7.6 Great
  • Forest Park High School football (Woodbridge, Virginia), Muted Sunset7.6Greatlater

    Prince William County

    Dark now. 3 of 3 look good later

    Best now: West Beach, 7.6 Great
  • White Stone post office 225787.2Greatlater

    Lancaster County

    Dark now. 1 of 1 look good later

    Best now: White Stone Beach, 7.2 Great
  • 6.7Goodlater

    Mathews County

    Dark now. 0 of 1 look good later

    Best now: Bethel Beach, 6.7 Good
  • Female Mallard with Light Colors7.7Greatlater

    Newport News

    Dark now. 1 of 1 look good later

    Best now: Huntington Beach, 7.7 Great
  • Coleman Bridge Yorktown7.1Greatlater

    York County

    Dark now. 1 of 1 look good later

    Best now: Yorktown Beach, 7.1 Great

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Virginia beach questions

Answered from today’s data. Numbers change as the forecast does.

What is the best beach in Virginia right now?

Huntington Beach has the top Beach Score later: 7.7 Great, with 10 km/h (6 mph) of wind. Scores are ranked from live forecasts, so the order changes through the day.

What is the water temperature in Virginia today?

Sea water is 17 to 19°C (62 to 66°F) across the 49 scored beaches. The warmest is Yorktown Beach, at 19°C (66°F).

Where is the sea calmest in Virginia right now?

Huntington Beach has the smallest waves, at 0.1 m (<1 ft) with 10 km/h (6 mph) of wind.

Which Virginia beaches have lifeguards?

1 of 49 listed beaches are tagged with lifeguards on OpenStreetMap, including Huntington Beach. Tags can be out of date, so follow the posted flags and staff on the day.

What is the best time to go to the beach in Virginia today?

Averaged across the scored beaches, the best hour today is 12 pm, at 6.9 Good, and the strongest stretch runs 8 am to 7 pm. Each beach page has its own hour-by-hour forecast.

Are there live beach cams in Virginia?

No live cams are listed for Virginia yet. If you run one, you can list it free.

How many beaches does Check the Beach cover in Virginia?

All 49 beaches in our data for Virginia are scored live on this page.

Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts; facilities from OpenStreetMap. All sources.

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