Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean Near Virginia Beach, VA

Current Water Temperature

63.9°F 17.7°C
Cool Brisk & Refreshing
63.9°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Feels brisk on entry. Great for short dips; wetsuit recommended for extended swimming or water sports.

Measurement Time: Friday, November 6, 2026, 3:26 PM EST

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Cape Henry

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Atlantic Ocean

Station 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

68°F
Light rain
Conditions: Light rain
Humidity: 94%
Feels Like: 70.9°F
Wind: S 5.4 mph
Wind Gusts: 15.4 mph
Pressure: 29.8 in
Precipitation: 0.07 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 5 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Sunny
Fri
H: 78°F
L: 64°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 64°F
L: 53°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 62°F
L: 51°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
6 μg/m³
Good
PM10
8.9 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
71 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
4.6 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
154 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 28m daylight
Sunrise 6:32 AM
Solar Noon 11:46 AM
Sunset 5:01 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 5%
Moonrise 3:53 AM
Transit 9:41 AM
Moonset 3:21 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:11 AM - 11:41 AM
9:33 PM - 12:03 AM

Minor Periods

3:23 AM - 4:53 AM
2:51 PM - 4:21 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5

Small Craft Advisory issued November 6 at 10:47AM EST until November 7 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Fri November 6, 2026, 10:47 AM
Expires: Fri November 6, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM, 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 3 AM to 4 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


Small Craft Advisory issued November 6 at 1:29PM EST until November 7 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Fri November 6, 2026, 1:29 PM
Expires: Fri November 6, 2026, 9:30 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM, 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 3 AM to 4 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Friday, November 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 69.6°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Chance of Rain: 84%
Wind: 13.6 mph
UV Index: 2.8

Astronomical

Sun
10h 28m daylight
Sunrise 6:32 AM
Solar Noon 11:46 AM
Sunset 5:01 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 5%
Moonrise 3:53 AM
Transit 9:41 AM
Moonset 3:21 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:11 AM - 11:41 AM
9:33 PM - 12:03 AM

Minor Periods

3:23 AM - 4:53 AM
2:51 PM - 4:21 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 58.9°F
Average Humidity: 66%
Chance of Rain: 6%
Wind: 16.1 mph
UV Index: 3.4

Astronomical

Sun
10h 26m daylight
Sunrise 6:33 AM
Solar Noon 11:46 AM
Sunset 5:00 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 1%
Moonrise 4:57 AM
Transit 10:26 AM
Moonset 3:48 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:56 AM - 12:26 PM
10:18 PM - 12:48 AM

Minor Periods

4:27 AM - 5:57 AM
3:18 PM - 4:48 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Sunday, November 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 54.7°F
Average Humidity: 60%
Chance of Rain: 6%
Wind: 15 mph
UV Index: 3.3

Astronomical

Sun
10h 24m daylight
Sunrise 6:34 AM
Solar Noon 11:46 AM
Sunset 4:59 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 6:00 AM
Transit 11:12 AM
Moonset 4:18 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:42 AM - 1:12 PM
11:05 PM - 1:35 AM

Minor Periods

5:30 AM - 7:00 AM
3:48 PM - 5:18 PM
Action Rating:
Peak Action 5/5
The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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