81°
Showers And Thunderstorms
77%
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Virginia Beach County, VA · Atlantic Ocean
Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Atlantic Ave & 17th St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
The Atlantic resort strip running from Rudee Inlet to 42nd Street, anchored by a 3-mile concrete boardwalk with a parallel bike path. Dense with hotels, restaurants, and summer events; lifeguarded daily Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
77% rain · Thunderstorms · NWS alert active
Full NWS forecast for Today
Showers and thunderstorms before 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 81. East wind 8 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. 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 76. East wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Weather
- 81°F air — ideal beach weather
- 77% 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
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued july 12 at 6:58am edt until july 14 at 12:00am edt by nws wakefield va
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0 Swim
25 Sunbathe
0 Walk
0 Fish
22 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued July 12 at 6:58AM EDT until July 14 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out 20 NM and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 NM. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to midnight EDT Monday night. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
81°F
Cloudy
Wind
8 to 15 mph
E
Rain
77%
Today
UV Peak
1 Low
Peaks 11 AM · burn in ~200m
Burn-free before 10 AM & after 12 PM
Tomorrow
81°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
Above threshold
6,488 cfu/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 5w ago
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
81°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
47%
21
82°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
21%
77
89°
Sunny
5%
81
90°
Sunny
4%
80
90°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
17%
43
89°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
27%
37
What to Bring Today
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 8 to 15 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 80°F
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 77% 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 only in peak season. City-run garages and surface lots along Atlantic Ave and Pacific Ave charge a flat daily rate on summer weekends and event days, hourly otherwise. Use the VB Go app for real-time availability. Weekend lots fill by mid-morning.
Dogs
Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend: dogs banned from sand and water between Rudee Loop and 42nd Street; leashed dogs allowed on the Boardwalk 6 a.m.–7 p.m. Off-season: dogs allowed on the beach off-leash and on the Boardwalk leashed anytime.
Entry Fee
Free beach access; paid parking in season.
Address
Atlantic Ave & 17th St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Virginia Beach Oceanfront today?
Virginia Beach Oceanfront 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 Virginia Beach Oceanfront dog-friendly?
Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend: dogs banned from sand and water between Rudee Loop and 42nd Street; leashed dogs allowed on the Boardwalk 6 a.m.–7 p.m. Off-season: dogs allowed on the beach off-leash and on the Boardwalk leashed anytime.
Is there an entry fee at Virginia Beach Oceanfront?
Entry to Virginia Beach Oceanfront is free.
Are there lifeguards at Virginia Beach Oceanfront?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Virginia Beach Oceanfront during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Virginia Beach Oceanfront?
Amenities at Virginia Beach Oceanfront include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, boardwalk, bike rentals, concessions, fishing pier.
When is the water warmest at Virginia Beach Oceanfront?
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 Virginia Beach Oceanfront located?
Virginia Beach Oceanfront is in Virginia Beach County, VA, at Atlantic Ave & 17th St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451.
Nearby Beaches
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