Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean Near Virginia Beach, VA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, April 26, 2026, 7:26 PM EDT
Temperature Locations
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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

Sun
H: 57°F
L: 52°F

Mon
H: 56°F
L: 52°F

Tue
H: 60°F
L: 52°F

Wed
H: 64°F
L: 56°F

Thu
H: 63°F
L: 57°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 109 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:47 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 33 mins
Moon Transit: 9:40 PM
Moonset: 3:39 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 72.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:46 AM - 1:16 PM9:10 PM - 11:40 PM
Minor Periods
2:36 PM - 4:06 PM3:09 AM - 4:39 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
High Surf Advisory issued April 26 at 6:57PM EDT until April 27 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Sun April 26, 2026, 6:57 PM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 3:00 AM
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued April 26 at 6:57PM EDT until April 27 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Sun April 26, 2026, 6:57 PM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 3:00 AM
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Chesapeake and Suffolk, and Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, Norfolk and Portsmouth Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Monday. * 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.
Coastal Flood Statement issued April 26 at 6:57PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Sun April 26, 2026, 6:57 PM
Expires: Sun April 26, 2026, 11:00 PM
* WHAT...Up to half a foot of inundation above ground level expected 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 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline.
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
Coastal Flood Statement issued April 26 at 6:57PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Sun April 26, 2026, 6:57 PM
Expires: Sun April 26, 2026, 11:00 PM
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Newport News County. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline.
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.44 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.94 μg/m3
Ozone: 95.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:47 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 33 mins
Moon Transit: 9:40 PM
Moonset: 3:39 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 72.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:46 AM - 1:16 PM9:10 PM - 11:40 PM
Minor Periods
2:36 PM - 4:06 PM3:09 AM - 4:39 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.22 μg/m3
Ozone: 105.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:48 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 10:22 PM
Moonset: 4:04 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 81.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:39 PM - 5:09 PM3:34 AM - 5:04 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.53 μg/m3
Ozone: 99.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:49 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 11:04 PM
Moonset: 4:28 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 89.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:11 AM - 2:41 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:40 PM - 6:10 PM3:58 AM - 5:28 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.77 μg/m3
Ozone: 96.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:50 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 11:46 PM
Moonset: 4:51 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 95.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:53 AM - 3:23 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:41 PM - 7:11 PM4:21 AM - 5:51 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:51 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 5:15 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:36 PM - 4:06 PM
Minor Periods
6:42 PM - 8:12 PM4:45 AM - 6:15 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
