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Virginia and Outer Banks Surf Forecast High Surf Advisory Saturday Through Monday With Waves Up to 13 Feet

3 min · 5 de may de 2026
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Good evening, this is your surf zone forecast for Virginia and the Outer Banks, brought to you by the National Weather Service. We're looking at some seriously exciting conditions developing over the next few days, so pay close attention if you're planning to hit the water. Starting with tonight, beach hazards statements and high rip current risks remain in effect until eight o'clock this evening across all forecast zones. We're talking dangerous conditions in the immediate surf zone, so exercise extreme caution if you're out there. Now let's talk about Saturday. High rip currents will be likely throughout the day. Surf heights are looking solid, ranging from three to seven feet depending on your location. The Maryland beaches will see the smaller end of that spectrum at three to six feet, while the Outer Banks Currituck area could see four to eight feet. Virginia Beach and the eastern shore beaches are expecting four to seven feet. Water temperatures are hovering around seventy degrees, and while there's a chance of showers with mostly cloudy skies, the moderate UV index means you'll want to slather on that sunscreen. Expect east winds around fifteen to twenty miles per hour, with highs in the lower seventies. Here's the thing though: a high surf advisory kicks in Saturday evening and runs through Monday evening, so conditions are about to get much more serious. Sunday is where things really ramp up. This is the day to respect the ocean. We're expecting surf heights of eight to thirteen feet across the board, with the most significant waves hitting the Maryland beaches and Virginia Beach area. The Outer Banks will see nine to twelve foot waves. Here's what makes Sunday particularly dangerous: we're talking about shorebreak of four feet or greater, which can cause neck and spinal injuries even to strong swimmers. Shorebreak happens when waves break directly on the beach, creating a treacherous situation for anyone in that zone. Rip currents will remain high, and northeast winds will be windy to very windy, gusting around thirty-five to forty miles per hour depending on your location. Highs will be in the upper sixties to low seventies with frequent showers. Moving into Columbus Day, surf heights settle down a bit to five to nine feet, but we're still looking at dangerous breaking waves. Expect mostly cloudy skies with showers likely, temperatures in the upper sixties, and breezy north winds around twenty-five to thirty miles per hour. The rip current risk remains moderate to high with these conditions. By Tuesday, we're seeing continued improvement. Surf heights drop to four to seven feet, and the weather becomes partly to mostly cloudy with only a slight chance of showers. Highs climb back into the mid to upper sixties with breezy north winds around twenty-five miles per hour. Wednesday looks like a nice setup if you're willing to wait it out. Mostly sunny skies, surf heights three to seven feet, and highs in the upper sixties with north w This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

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episode Beach Forecast June 6 Maryland Virginia Outer Banks Surf Conditions Rip Currents Water Temperature artwork

Beach Forecast June 6 Maryland Virginia Outer Banks Surf Conditions Rip Currents Water Temperature

Good morning beachgoers, it's Saturday, June 6th, and we've got the full breakdown on what's waiting for you in the water today and beyond. Let's start with the Maryland Beaches around Ocean City and Assateague. We're looking at two to three foot surf with moderate rip current risk in effect from eight this morning through this evening. The water's sitting in the mid 60s, so you'll want to think about a wetsuit if you're sensitive to the cold. It's going to be mostly sunny until around two PM, then clouds roll in. Highs in the mid 80s with light southwest winds around ten miles per hour. The sun's intense today too, so UV index is very high. Low tide hits Ocean City Fishing Pier at six thirty-one in the morning, with high tide at twelve twenty-six PM. Moving down the coast to Accomack and Northampton, which covers Chincoteague and the barrier islands, we've got similar conditions. Two to three foot surf with that moderate rip current risk in effect through this evening. Water's mid 60s, highs in the lower 80s, and southwest winds a bit stronger at ten to fifteen miles per hour. Low tide at Wachapreague comes in at seven thirteen AM, high at one sixteen PM. Now if you're heading to Virginia Beach and Sandbridge, here's some good news. The rip current risk there is low today, so it's a bit safer for swimmers. Same two to three foot surf, mid 60s water, but this area's going to see highs around ninety degrees. Light southwest winds around ten miles per hour. It's going to stay mostly sunny all day. Up in the Outer Banks at Currituck, we're looking at low rip current risk as well. Two to three foot surf, upper 60s water, mostly sunny skies, mid 80s for highs, and southwest winds around ten miles per hour. Tomorrow, Sunday, conditions stay relatively consistent across the board. Moderate rip current risk continues at the Maryland beaches and Accomack-Northampton areas, while Virginia Beach and Currituck remain at low risk. Expect two to three foot surf everywhere, mostly sunny weather, and highs in the low to mid 80s. Winds lighten up to around five to ten miles per hour, so it's shaping up to be a beautiful day. Now let's look ahead to next week. Monday's going to bring some changes. We're expecting two to five foot surf at some locations, particularly down the coast. It'll be sunny but noticeably cooler with highs in the upper 60s to mid 70s. Northeast winds pick up to around fifteen miles per hour. This is when we could see some dangerous breaking waves, so keep an eye out for upgraded rip current risk. Tuesday stays mostly sunny with two to four foot surf. Highs rebound to the lower to upper 70s depending on location. Southeast winds around five to ten miles per hour keep things mellow. Wednesday brings partly sunny skies and two to three foot surf across most areas. Highs in the mid to lower 80s. There's a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, particularly in the southern areas, so keep that in mind if you're planning an all-day session. The big reminder for the extended forecast is this: when surf heights exceed four feet, you're typically looking at dangerous breaking waves and potentially moderate to high rip current risk. So if you're heading out Monday through Wednesday, check the forecast again before you go and respect the ocean's power. Stay safe out there, watch for those rip currents today and tomorrow on the Maryland and eastern shore beaches, and have fun in the water. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

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Virginia and North Carolina Beach Surf Forecast Friday: Two to Three Foot Waves and Sunny Skies

Good morning, this is your Friday surf forecast for the Virginia and North Carolina beaches. We're looking at some consistent conditions across the board today with two to three foot surf, mostly sunny skies, and a moderate rip current risk in effect through this evening. If you're heading out, take those rip currents seriously. They can be life-threatening, especially if you're near groins, jetties, or piers. Over at the Maryland beaches including Ocean City and Assateague, we're expecting highs in the lower 80s with west winds around 5 miles per hour, turning southerly this afternoon. The water's chilly at upper 60s, so a wetsuit might not be a bad idea. That UV index is very high today, so slather on the sunscreen regardless of how cool the water feels. Down in Accomack and Northampton counties around Chincoteague, conditions look pretty similar with two to three foot waves and highs around 80 degrees. Southwest winds at 5 to 10 miles per hour, and the water's sitting in the mid 60s. Virginia Beach and the Outer Banks Currituck area are both looking at sunny skies and two to three foot surf. Virginia Beach should see highs in the upper 80s, while Currituck stays a bit cooler in the mid 80s. The water temperature in both spots is mid 60s. Now here's where things get interesting looking ahead to Saturday. Most areas see the rip current risk dropping to low, though conditions remain pretty similar otherwise. Virginia Beach is expecting to heat up to around 90 degrees, while the other regions stay more moderate in the mid 80s. Surf stays at two to three feet, and southwest winds pick up a bit to 10 to 15 miles per hour. Come Sunday, we start seeing some weather development. Expect a slight chance of showers everywhere, with Virginia Beach potentially seeing a chance of thunderstorms as well. Surf remains two to three feet, and highs range from upper 70s to upper 80s depending on your location. Monday brings a significant change in the pattern. A northeast wind kicks in, ranging from 15 to 20 miles per hour, and we're expecting surf to build to between 2 and 5 feet. It's going to be noticeably cooler too, with highs falling into the upper 60s to mid 70s. Remember, when surf gets above 4 feet, we typically see dangerous breaking waves and a return to moderate or high rip current risks. Finishing out the extended forecast, Tuesday looks sunny across the board with surf holding at 2 to 4 feet. Highs stay in the mid 70s with east winds around 5 to 10 miles per hour. The Outer Banks might see slightly larger surf in the 3 to 5 foot range as well. So bottom line: enjoy today's sunshine, stay aware of rip currents, and keep an eye on that Monday system when the waves pick up and things cool down considerably. Get out there and have fun, but respect the ocean. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

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episode Moderate Rip Currents Thursday June Fourth Maryland Virginia Beach Outer Banks Surf Forecast artwork

Moderate Rip Currents Thursday June Fourth Maryland Virginia Beach Outer Banks Surf Forecast

Good morning, this is your surf zone forecast for Thursday, June fourth. We're looking at moderate rip current conditions across most of the region today, with the Outer Banks seeing some heightened activity worth your attention. Starting with the Maryland beaches including Ocean City and Assateague, expect two to three foot surf with sunny skies and pleasant southwest winds around five miles per hour becoming southerly this afternoon. It's going to be a gorgeous day with highs in the mid-seventies, but here's the thing—those moderate rip currents will be active from eight in the morning through this evening. Water temps are hanging in the lower sixties, so if you're heading out, know where those currents are and respect them. High tide hits Ocean City Fishing Pier at ten fifty-six in the morning. Moving down to the Accomack and Northampton beaches near Chincoteague and Wallops Island, we've got a similar setup. Two to three foot surf, sunny conditions, and those same moderate rip currents in effect through this evening. Highs today reaching the lower seventies with northeast winds early, turning south this afternoon. The water's also in the lower sixties here. High tide at Wachapreague comes in at eleven fifty in the morning. Virginia Beach and Sandbridge are also under moderate rip current risk through this evening with two to three foot surf. Conditions remain sunny with highs in the upper seventies. North winds early will shift easterly this afternoon. High tide there at eleven oh-seven in the morning. Now, if you're heading to the Outer Banks in Currituck County, we need to talk about elevated conditions. We've actually issued a Beach Hazards Statement alongside a High Rip Current Risk in effect from eight this morning through this evening. We're still looking at two to three foot surf and sunny skies, but those rip currents are going to be particularly strong out there. The water's running a bit cooler too, in the mid-sixties. This is a day to exercise extra caution if you're entering the water. Looking ahead to Friday, conditions improve considerably. The Maryland beaches drop to low rip current risk with two to three foot surf, sunny skies, and highs reaching the lower eighties. Virginia Beach stays moderate for rip currents but near two foot surf with highs in the mid-eighties. Accomack and Northampton see low risk conditions with around two foot waves and upper seventies temperatures. The Outer Banks improve to moderate rip current risk with two foot surf and mid-eighties highs. By Saturday, we're looking at mostly sunny conditions across the region with two to three foot surf. Highs range from the upper seventies in Maryland to near ninety down at Virginia Beach. Southwest winds pick up a bit to around ten to fifteen miles per hour. Sunday brings a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms to most areas with two to three foot surf continuing. Temperatures stay warm in the upper seventies to upper eighties depending on your location. Monday is when things get interesting again. We're expecting a slight chance of showers with surf building to two to five foot, possibly even six foot in the Outer Banks. Northeast winds increase around fifteen to twenty miles per hour, and it'll be noticeably cooler with highs in the upper sixties to upper seventies. Just remember, if you're heading to the beach today, be aware of rip current activity, keep an eye on the water, and stay safe out there. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

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episode Virginia Beach Outer Banks Surf Forecast Wednesday High Rip Currents Two to Six Foot Waves artwork

Virginia Beach Outer Banks Surf Forecast Wednesday High Rip Currents Two to Six Foot Waves

Good morning, folks! Welcome to your Virginia Beach and Outer Banks surf zone forecast for Wednesday, June 3rd, brought to you by the National Weather Service. Let's start with the big picture. We're looking at some seriously fun conditions today, especially if you're an experienced water enthusiast. But before you grab your board and head out, you need to know what you're getting into. Down in Virginia Beach and up along the Outer Banks, we've got a Beach Hazards Statement in effect, paired with a HIGH rip current risk. I want to emphasize that. High. Not moderate. High. That means life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone today. Here's what's happening. Virginia Beach is expecting surf heights between two and five feet with that high rip current risk kicking in at eight this morning and lasting through this evening. The water temperature is holding steady in the lower 60s, so a wetsuit is definitely your friend. You'll have north winds around ten miles per hour becoming northeast in the afternoon, and it's going to be sunny with a very high UV index, so protect that skin. The Outer Banks Currituck area is seeing even bigger waves, with surf ranging from three to six feet today. That's the biggest swell we're tracking across the region. Same high rip current risk applies, and the same conditions otherwise. North winds around ten miles per hour with sunny skies and that intense UV exposure. Now, if you're not in those areas, the Maryland beaches and Accomack-Northampton areas have a moderate rip current risk instead. That's still nothing to take lightly, but it's a step down. You're looking at two to four foot surf in Accomack-Northampton and two to three foot surf at the Maryland beaches around Ocean City and Assateague. Same sunny forecast, same very high UV index. Looking ahead to Thursday, things calm down just a bit. The rip current risk remains high in Virginia Beach and the Outer Banks, but those massive waves should settle down to two to four feet. Other areas transition to moderate rip current risk. Temperatures climb into the mid to upper 70s across most areas. Still sunny, still gorgeous, but slightly more manageable. By Friday, the swell really starts dropping off, and we transition to more typical early summer conditions. Surf heights across the board should be two to three feet. Highs will be in the upper 70s to mid 80s depending on your location. Southwest winds pick up slightly to around ten miles per hour. Saturday looks fantastic. Mostly sunny skies, highs in the 80s, and those southwest winds continue around ten to fifteen miles per hour. Surf stays in the two to three foot range. This is prime beach day material. Sunday brings just a slight chance of showers and a few thunderstorms possible, but mostly sunny conditions should still prevail. Highs remain in the upper 70s to mid 80s. Still a solid day at the beach. So here's the bottom line for today. If you're an experienced swimmer or surfer and you want to test yourself against some legitimate ocean conditions, Virginia Beach and the Outer Banks have what you're looking for. But please take those rip currents seriously. Avoid swimming near piers, jetties, and groins where currents tend to be strongest. Never fight a rip current. If you get caught, swim parallel to shore. And honestly, if you're uncertain, this might be a day to watch from the sand instead. For everyone else, the moderate rip current areas still offer nice conditions for a beach day with just a bit more caution. And come Friday and beyond, we're looking at those classic early summer beach conditions everyone's been waiting for. Stay safe out there, and enjoy this beautiful stretch of weather coming your way. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

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episode Virginia Beach Surf Forecast Thursday May 21 Through Memorial Day High Rip Current Risk Friday artwork

Virginia Beach Surf Forecast Thursday May 21 Through Memorial Day High Rip Current Risk Friday

Good morning, this is your Virginia beach forecast for Thursday, May 21st through Memorial Day. Let's start with today. A moderate rip current risk is in effect from 8 AM this morning through this evening across all Virginia beaches. Surf heights will range from 2 to 4 feet depending on your location, with Maryland beaches seeing the rougher conditions. It's mostly cloudy out there with a chance of showers throughout the day. Expect northeast winds starting around 10 miles per hour but increasing to around 20 by afternoon. Highs will be in the mid to upper 60s for most areas, though Virginia Beach will see a warmer upper 70s. Water temperatures remain chilly in the lower 60s, so you'll want that wetsuit. Now here's where things get interesting. Friday is shaping up to be a completely different beast. The rip current risk is escalating to high across the southern beaches—that's Virginia Beach and the Outer Banks—while Maryland and the northern Virginia barrier islands remain at moderate risk. Surf heights will be more substantial, especially along the Maryland coast where we're looking at 4 to 7 feet. The northern beaches will see 3 to 5 feet. It'll be breezy with northeast winds around 25 miles per hour, and showers will move in throughout the day. Highs drop to the upper 50s and lower 60s. This is not a day for beginners. Moving into the extended outlook, Saturday brings us 2 to 6 feet of surf with continued showers and cloudy skies. East winds around 20 miles per hour. Sunday gets interesting with mostly cloudy skies, showers likely, and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Surf heights ease back to 2 to 5 feet, and highs reach the upper 60s to lower 80s depending on location. Memorial Day looks like a mixed bag. We're expecting 2 to 4 feet of surf with mostly cloudy skies, a chance of showers, and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 70 degrees with light southeast winds. It's that perfect transitional day where you might catch some decent sets between storm cells. One important reminder: surf heights greater than 4 feet typically create dangerous breaking waves and potentially moderate to high rip current risks. And remember, life-threatening rip currents often form near groins, jetties, reefs, and piers even on low-risk days. Have a great day out there and stay safe in the water. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

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