Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean Near Virginia Beach, VA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, October 30, 2025, 11:26 AM EDT
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Station Name: Cape Henry, VA (147)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center
Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet / 0 meters
Nearest Address:
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Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Virginia Beach (city) County
GPS Coordinates: 36.915, -75.722
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Roanoke Sound, Nags Head, NC (78.0 mi)
Chickahominy River, Providence Forge, VA (82.0 mi)
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Potomac River, Scotland, MD (84.2 mi)
Weather Near Virginia Beach, Virginia
Current Weather

Humidity: 53%
Feels Like: 76.8°F
Wind: SW 11.6 mph
Wind Gusts: 16.2 mph
Precipitation: 0.17 in
Cloud Cover: 75%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0.6
Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 72°F
L: 57°F

Fri
H: 62°F
L: 50°F

Sat
H: 62°F
L: 48°F

Sun
H: 63°F
L: 54°F

Mon
H: 64°F
L: 61°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 80 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:46 AM
Sunset: 6:08 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 8:11 PM
Moonset: 12:30 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 63.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:15 AM - 11:45 AM7:41 PM - 10:11 PM
Minor Periods
2:24 PM - 3:54 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 30 at 8:46AM EDT until October 30 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Thu October 30, 2025, 8:46 AM
Expires: Thu October 30, 2025, 5:00 PM
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...New Kent, Gloucester, Eastern King William, Eastern King and Queen and York Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
High Surf Advisory issued October 30 at 7:02AM EDT until October 30 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Thu October 30, 2025, 7:02 AM
Expires: Thu October 30, 2025, 3:15 PM
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning, around two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until midnight EDT tonight. For the High Surf Advisory, until 1 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest tidal flooding is expected on the Bayside, with generally only minor tidal flooding on the Atlantic side. The high surf advisory is for the Atlantic side of the counties.
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
Coastal Flood Warning issued October 30 at 7:02AM EDT until October 31 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Thu October 30, 2025, 7:02 AM
Expires: Thu October 30, 2025, 3:15 PM
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning, around two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until midnight EDT tonight. For the High Surf Advisory, until 1 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest tidal flooding is expected on the Bayside, with generally only minor tidal flooding on the Atlantic side. The high surf advisory is for the Atlantic side of the counties.
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
Coastal Flood Warning issued October 30 at 8:46AM EDT until October 31 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Thu October 30, 2025, 8:46 AM
Expires: Thu October 30, 2025, 5:00 PM
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning, around two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until midnight EDT tonight. For the High Surf Advisory, until 1 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles.
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
Coastal Flood Warning issued October 30 at 7:02AM EDT until October 31 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Thu October 30, 2025, 7:02 AM
Expires: Thu October 30, 2025, 3:15 PM
* WHAT...Two to three feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Westmoreland, Richmond, Northumberland, Lancaster, Middlesex, Mathews, Western Essex and Eastern Essex Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Severe flooding will cause extensive inundation and flooding of numerous roads and buildings resulting in a significant threat to property and life. Water will be 2 to 3 feet or more above ground level in some areas. Severe flooding will extend inland from the waterfront and shoreline flooding homes, businesses and isolating some neighborhoods. Numerous roads will be impassable under several feet of water and cars submerged. Some areas will need to be evacuated.
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Coastal Flood Warning issued October 30 at 8:46AM EDT until October 31 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Thu October 30, 2025, 8:46 AM
Expires: Thu October 30, 2025, 5:00 PM
* WHAT...Two to three feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Westmoreland, Richmond, Northumberland, Lancaster, Middlesex, Mathews, Western Essex and Eastern Essex Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Severe flooding will cause extensive inundation and flooding of numerous roads and buildings resulting in a significant threat to property and life. Water will be 2 to 3 feet or more above ground level in some areas. Severe flooding will extend inland from the waterfront and shoreline flooding homes, businesses and isolating some neighborhoods. Numerous roads will be impassable under several feet of water and cars submerged. Some areas will need to be evacuated.
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 64°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Wind: 24.4 mph
UV Index: 0.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.52 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.38 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:46 AM
Sunset: 6:08 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 8:11 PM
Moonset: 12:30 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 63.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:15 AM - 11:45 AM7:41 PM - 10:11 PM
Minor Periods
2:24 PM - 3:54 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 55.3°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Wind: 22.1 mph
UV Index: 0.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.23 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:46 AM
Sunset: 6:06 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 40 mins
Moon Transit: 8:58 PM
Moonset: 1:36 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 74.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:02 AM - 12:32 AM8:28 PM - 10:58 PM
Minor Periods
2:52 PM - 4:22 PM1:06 AM - 2:36 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 55.3°F
Average Humidity: 59%
Wind: 14.3 mph
UV Index: 0.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.12 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:46 AM
Sunset: 6:05 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 9:45 PM
Moonset: 2:44 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 83.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:49 AM - 1:19 PM9:15 PM - 11:45 PM
Minor Periods
3:18 PM - 4:48 PM2:14 AM - 3:44 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 57.3°F
Average Humidity: 57%
Wind: 6.7 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.08 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.23 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:46 AM
Sunset: 6:04 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 12:31 AM
Moonset: 3:53 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:37 AM - 2:07 PM12:01 AM - 2:31 PM
Minor Periods
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM3:23 AM - 4:53 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 62.5°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Wind: 13.6 mph
UV Index: 5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:46 AM
Sunset: 6:03 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 34 mins
Moon Transit: 11:24 PM
Moonset: 5:05 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 96.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:13 PM - 5:43 PM4:35 AM - 6:05 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
