Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean Near Virginia Beach, VA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, April 16, 2026, 7:26 PM EDT
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Local Points of Interest
Cape HenryStation Name: Cape Henry, VA (147)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center
Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet
Nearest Address:
Offshore
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Virginia Beach (city) County
GPS Coordinates: 36.915, -75.722
Nearby Water Temperatures
Chesapeake Bay, Kiptopeke, VA (22.7 mi)Conveyance Channel, Chesapeake, VA (31.2 mi)
Elizabeth River, Norfolk, VA (32.7 mi)
Elizabeth River, Chesapeake, VA (33.4 mi)
Elizabeth River, Norfolk, VA (33.6 mi)
York River, Yorktown, VA (46.9 mi)
Wachapreague Channel, Wachapreague, VA (47.9 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Duck, NC (49.4 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach, VA (53.1 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Wallops Island, VA (61.9 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Nags Head, NC (65.3 mi)
Roanoke Sound, Nags Head, NC (78 mi)
Chickahominy River, Providence Forge, VA (82 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Rodanthe, NC (83.4 mi)
Potomac River, Scotland, MD (84.2 mi)
Weather Near Virginia Beach, Virginia
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 85°F
L: 64°F

Fri
H: 80°F
L: 64°F

Sat
H: 72°F
L: 62°F

Sun
H: 72°F
L: 49°F

Mon
H: 58°F
L: 48°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 94 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 12:16 AM
Moonset: 7:02 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:46 AM - 2:16 PM
Minor Periods
6:32 PM - 8:02 PM5:12 AM - 6:42 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 8:12PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 8:12 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 8:00 PM
The combination of low relative humidity values in the 25 to 30 percent range, dry fuels, and gusty southwest winds will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires across much of central and eastern Virginia. In addition, this statement also includes Northampton County, North Carolina. Residents are urged to exercise caution handling any potential ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly. Virginia residents are reminded that open burning is prohibited before 4 PM EDT each day through April 30th. A statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service is currently in place. Open burning of any kind is illegal.
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 5:34AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 5:34 AM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 8:00 PM
The combination of low relative humidity values in the 25 to 30 percent range, dry fuels, and gusty southwest winds will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires across much of central and eastern Virginia. In addition, this statement also includes Northampton County, North Carolina. Residents are urged to exercise caution handling any potential ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly. Virginia residents are reminded that open burning is prohibited before 4 PM EDT each day through April 30th. A statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service is currently in place. Open burning of any kind is illegal.
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 1:12PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 1:12 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 8:00 PM
The combination of low relative humidity values in the 25 to 30 percent range, dry fuels, and gusty southwest winds will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires across much of central and eastern Virginia. In addition, this statement also includes Northampton County, North Carolina. Residents are urged to exercise caution handling any potential ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly. Virginia residents are reminded that open burning is prohibited before 4 PM EDT each day through April 30th. A statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service is currently in place. Open burning of any kind is illegal.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.87 μg/m3
Ozone: 107.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 12:16 AM
Moonset: 7:02 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:46 AM - 2:16 PM
Minor Periods
6:32 PM - 8:02 PM5:12 AM - 6:42 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.24 μg/m3
Ozone: 118.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:39 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 13 mins
Moon Transit: 1:08 PM
Moonset: 8:17 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 4.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:09 AM - 4:39 AM12:38 AM - 3:08 PM
Minor Periods
7:47 PM - 9:17 PM5:41 AM - 7:11 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.54 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 106.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:40 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 15 mins
Moon Transit: 2:04 PM
Moonset: 9:34 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:04 AM - 5:34 AM1:34 PM - 4:04 PM
Minor Periods
9:04 PM - 10:34 PM6:16 AM - 7:46 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 103.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:41 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 17 mins
Moon Transit: 3:05 PM
Moonset: 10:52 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:03 AM - 6:33 AM2:35 PM - 5:05 PM
Minor Periods
10:22 PM - 11:52 PM6:57 AM - 8:27 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 100.77 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:42 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 20 mins
Moon Transit: 4:09 PM
Moonset: 12:04 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:06 AM - 7:36 AM3:39 PM - 6:09 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:49 AM - 9:19 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
