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Surf Zone Forecast for Virginia
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
309 AM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
MDZ025-182115-
Maryland Beaches-
Including the beaches of Ocean City Beaches and Assateague
309 AM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Ocean City Fishing Pier..Low at 06:08 AM EDT.
High at 12:24 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Ocean City Fishing Pier..Low at 06:53 AM EDT.
High at 01:16 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.THURSDAY...Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. North
winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Southeast
winds around 10 mph.
.REMARKS FOR EXTENDED...Surf Heights greater than 4 feet typically
result in dangerous breaking waves in the surf zone and potentially
a Moderate to High Rip Risk.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** The beach forecast graphic can be found at weather.gov/beach/akq.
$$
VAZ099-100-182115-
Accomack-Northampton-
Including the beaches of Chincoteague, Wallops Island,
and Barrier Islands Between Cape Charles and Parramore
309 AM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Wachapreague.............Low at 06:58 AM EDT.
High at 01:28 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Wachapreague.............Low at 07:44 AM EDT.
High at 02:14 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 80.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. South
winds around 10 mph.
.REMARKS FOR EXTENDED...Surf Heights greater than 4 feet typically
result in dangerous breaking waves in the surf zone and potentially
a Moderate to High Rip Risk.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** The beach forecast graphic can be found at weather.gov/beach/akq.
$$
VAZ098-182115-
Virginia Beach-
Including the beaches of Virginia Beach and Sandbridge
309 AM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Virginia Beach...........Low at 06:18 AM EDT.
High at 12:42 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Virginia Beach...........Low at 07:01 AM EDT.
High at 01:29 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely and
a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds around
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds
around 5 mph.
.REMARKS FOR EXTENDED...Surf Heights greater than 4 feet typically
result in dangerous breaking waves in the surf zone and potentially
a Moderate to High Rip Risk.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** The beach forecast graphic can be found at weather.gov/beach/akq.
$$
NCZ102-182115-
Outer Banks Currituck-
Including the beaches of Currituck County Beaches
309 AM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Duck.....................Low at 06:02 AM EDT.
High at 12:27 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Duck.....................Low at 06:45 AM EDT.
High at 01:14 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds
around 5 mph.
.REMARKS FOR EXTENDED...Surf Heights greater than 4 feet typically
result in dangerous breaking waves in the surf zone and potentially
a Moderate to High Rip Risk.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** The beach forecast graphic can be found at weather.gov/beach/akq.
$$
SRFAKQ
Surf Zone Forecast for Virginia
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
309 AM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
MDZ025-182115-
Maryland Beaches-
Including the beaches of Ocean City Beaches and Assateague
309 AM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Ocean City Fishing Pier..Low at 06:08 AM EDT.
High at 12:24 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Ocean City Fishing Pier..Low at 06:53 AM EDT.
High at 01:16 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.THURSDAY...Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. North
winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Southeast
winds around 10 mph.
.REMARKS FOR EXTENDED...Surf Heights greater than 4 feet typically
result in dangerous breaking waves in the surf zone and potentially
a Moderate to High Rip Risk.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** The beach forecast graphic can be found at weather.gov/beach/akq.
$$
VAZ099-100-182115-
Accomack-Northampton-
Including the beaches of Chincoteague, Wallops Island,
and Barrier Islands Between Cape Charles and Parramore
309 AM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Wachapreague.............Low at 06:58 AM EDT.
High at 01:28 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Wachapreague.............Low at 07:44 AM EDT.
High at 02:14 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 80.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. South
winds around 10 mph.
.REMARKS FOR EXTENDED...Surf Heights greater than 4 feet typically
result in dangerous breaking waves in the surf zone and potentially
a Moderate to High Rip Risk.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** The beach forecast graphic can be found at weather.gov/beach/akq.
$$
VAZ098-182115-
Virginia Beach-
Including the beaches of Virginia Beach and Sandbridge
309 AM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Virginia Beach...........Low at 06:18 AM EDT.
High at 12:42 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Virginia Beach...........Low at 07:01 AM EDT.
High at 01:29 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely and
a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds around
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds
around 5 mph.
.REMARKS FOR EXTENDED...Surf Heights greater than 4 feet typically
result in dangerous breaking waves in the surf zone and potentially
a Moderate to High Rip Risk.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** The beach forecast graphic can be found at weather.gov/beach/akq.
$$
NCZ102-182115-
Outer Banks Currituck-
Including the beaches of Currituck County Beaches
309 AM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Duck.....................Low at 06:02 AM EDT.
High at 12:27 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Duck.....................Low at 06:45 AM EDT.
High at 01:14 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds
around 5 mph.
.REMARKS FOR EXTENDED...Surf Heights greater than 4 feet typically
result in dangerous breaking waves in the surf zone and potentially
a Moderate to High Rip Risk.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** The beach forecast graphic can be found at weather.gov/beach/akq.
$$