84°
Sunny
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Virginia Beach County, VA · Atlantic Ocean
Sandbridge Beach
3820 Sandpiper Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
A quiet 5-mile residential Atlantic beach 15 miles south of the Virginia Beach resort strip, bracketed by Back Bay NWR. No hotels or boardwalk — just rental houses, sand, and the ocean. Lifeguards staff two stands (across from Sandbridge Market and at Little Island Park) Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for swimming.
80°F water · 84°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 84. South wind around 14 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind around 14 mph.
Weather
- 84°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 80°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
78 /100
great
85 Swim
78 Sunbathe
85 Walk
70 Fish
80 Photo
Best for swimming today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
84°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind
14 mph
S
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
89°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
80°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
7:32 PM
4.0 ft · in 15m
Wave Height
1.6 ft
11s · E swell
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ656)
The AKQ office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.
- MDZ025 Maryland Beaches — Ocean City Beaches and Assateague n/a
- VAZ099 Accomack-Northampton — Chincoteague, Wallops Island, n/a
- VAZ098 Virginia Beach — Virginia Beach and Sandbridge n/a
- NCZ102 Outer Banks Currituck — Currituck County Beaches n/a
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:41 AM
Sunset
7:21 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:10 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 7:09 AM | High | 3.6 ft |
| 1:17 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 7:32 PM | High | 4.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:58 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 8:00 AM | High | 3.8 ft |
| 2:12 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 8:18 PM | High | 4.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:38 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 8:46 AM | High | 4.0 ft |
| 2:59 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 9:01 PM | High | 3.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:16 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 9:28 AM | High | 4.1 ft |
| 3:44 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 9:42 PM | High | 3.7 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:53 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 10:10 AM | High | 4.1 ft |
| 4:29 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 10:23 PM | High | 3.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:30 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 10:52 AM | High | 4.0 ft |
| 5:16 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 11:04 PM | High | 3.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:10 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 11:34 AM | High | 3.9 ft |
| 6:04 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 11:46 PM | High | 3.1 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8638999, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
89°
Sunny
0%
76
84°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
27%
37
84°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
60%
20
85°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
51%
25
83°
Mostly Sunny
10%
81
84°
Sunny
4%
82
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 14 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 80°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Major
10:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Minor
4:30 AM - 5:30 AM
Major
10:50 AM - 12:50 PM
Minor
6:10 PM - 7:10 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Paid May 1 – Sep 30 at Little Island Park: $4/day, $10 overnight. Free Oct – Apr. Street parking in the neighborhood is residential-restricted — Little Island is the primary public lot and fills early on summer weekends.
Dogs
Summer (Memorial Day – Labor Day): dogs allowed on the beach before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m., leashed or under voice control. Off-season: any time, off-leash under voice control.
Entry Fee
Free beach access; parking paid in season.
Address
3820 Sandpiper Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Sandbridge Beach today?
Sandbridge Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Sandbridge Beach dog-friendly?
Summer (Memorial Day – Labor Day): dogs allowed on the beach before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m., leashed or under voice control. Off-season: any time, off-leash under voice control.
Is there an entry fee at Sandbridge Beach?
Entry to Sandbridge Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Sandbridge Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Sandbridge Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Sandbridge Beach?
Amenities at Sandbridge Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, picnic area, pavilion, playground, fishing pier.
When is the water warmest at Sandbridge Beach?
Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.
Where is Sandbridge Beach located?
Sandbridge Beach is in Virginia Beach County, VA, at 3820 Sandpiper Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456.
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