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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
Great day for a beach walk.
61°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph.
Weather
- 61°F air — chilly for a beach day
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 63°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
- 4.6ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids
60 /100
good
43 Swim
53 Sunbathe
72 Walk
62 Fish
72 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
61°F
Mostly Clear
Wind
9 to 15 mph
NW
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
Air Quality
28 Good
Ozone · Hampton Roads
UV Peak
3 Moderate
Peaks 11 AM · burn in ~67m
Burn-free before 10 AM & after 02 PM
Tomorrow
62°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
63°F
Cold
Next High Tide
6:34 PM
3.2 ft · in 1m
Wave Height
4.6 ft
10s · ESE swell
Water Quality
No recent sample
Last reading 7w ago: clean
USGS · not a current condition
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:33 AM
Sunset
5:01 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:20 AM | High | 4.0 ft |
| 12:51 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 6:34 PM | High | 3.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:38 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 7:00 AM | High | 4.0 ft |
| 1:31 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 7:14 PM | High | 3.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:14 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 7:36 AM | High | 4.0 ft |
| 2:07 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 7:51 PM | High | 3.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:48 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 8:11 AM | High | 3.9 ft |
| 2:41 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 8:28 PM | High | 3.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:23 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 8:47 AM | High | 3.8 ft |
| 3:17 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 9:06 PM | High | 2.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:59 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 9:26 AM | High | 3.7 ft |
| 3:56 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 9:47 PM | High | 2.8 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:38 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 10:06 AM | High | 3.5 ft |
| 4:40 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 10:30 PM | High | 2.7 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8638999, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
62°
Sunny
0%
63
64°
Sunny
0%
64
68°
Sunny
0%
70
65°
Sunny
0%
67
64°
Mostly Sunny
13%
63
57°
Chance Rain Showers
25%
40
What to Bring Today
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 63°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
9:10 PM - 11:10 PM
Minor
4:40 AM - 5:40 AM
Major
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Minor
3:30 PM - 4:30 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.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS