81°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
74%
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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
Skip the beach today.
74% rain · Thunderstorms · 80°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 81. East wind 7 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind around 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Weather
- 81°F air — ideal beach weather
- 74% rain — wet day — beach day is off
Water
- 80°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
20 /100
skip
16 Swim
27 Sunbathe
0 Walk
29 Fish
22 Photo
Best for fishing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
81°F
Cloudy
Wind
7 to 15 mph
E
Rain
74%
Today
UV Peak
1 Low
Peaks 11 AM · burn in ~200m
Burn-free before 10 AM & after 12 PM
Tomorrow
80°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
80°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
6:58 PM
4.1 ft · in 3.8h
Wave Height
1.6 ft
11s · ESE swell
Water Quality
Clean
25 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform
USGS · sampled 6w ago
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
5:54 AM
Sunset
8:24 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:42 AM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| 6:24 AM | High | 2.7 ft |
| 12:26 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 6:58 PM | High | 4.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:43 AM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 7:28 AM | High | 2.9 ft |
| 1:29 PM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 7:57 PM | High | 4.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:36 AM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 8:26 AM | High | 3.1 ft |
| 2:27 PM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| 8:51 PM | High | 4.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:26 AM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| 9:21 AM | High | 3.3 ft |
| 3:22 PM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 9:43 PM | High | 4.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:14 AM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| 10:15 AM | High | 3.4 ft |
| 4:17 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 10:33 PM | High | 3.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:04 AM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 11:10 AM | High | 3.4 ft |
| 5:16 PM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| 11:23 PM | High | 3.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:52 AM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 12:02 PM | High | 3.4 ft |
| 6:16 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8638999, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
80°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
48%
23
81°
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
26%
74
88°
Sunny
6%
82
90°
Sunny
4%
80
89°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
18%
44
89°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
28%
38
What to Bring Today
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 7 to 15 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 80°F
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 74% chance of rain
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
9:50 PM - 11:50 PM
Minor
3:10 AM - 4:10 AM
Major
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Minor
7:00 PM - 8:00 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