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Surf Zone Forecast for Virginia
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1152 AM EDT Thu Jul 2 2026
MDZ025-030515-
Maryland Beaches-
Including the beaches of Ocean City Beaches and Assateague
1152 AM EDT Thu Jul 2 2026
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 102.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Ocean City Fishing Pier..Low at 03:44 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 107.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Ocean City Fishing Pier..High at 10:31 AM EDT.
Low at 04:27 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
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.
$$
VAZ099-100-030515-
Accomack-Northampton-
Including the beaches of Chincoteague, Wallops Island,
and Barrier Islands Between Cape Charles and Parramore
1152 AM EDT Thu Jul 2 2026
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Lower to mid 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Wachapreague.............Low at 04:37 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Wachapreague.............High at 11:30 AM EDT.
Low at 05:17 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.REMARKS FOR EXTENDED...Surf Heights greater than 4 feet typically
result in dangerous breaking waves in the surf zone and potentially
a Moderate to High Rip Risk.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** The beach forecast graphic can be found at weather.gov/beach/akq.
$$
VAZ098-030515-
Virginia Beach-
Including the beaches of Virginia Beach and Sandbridge
1152 AM EDT Thu Jul 2 2026
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Virginia Beach...........Low at 03:48 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 108.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Virginia Beach...........High at 10:43 AM EDT.
Low at 04:32 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the
lower 90s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. 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.
$$
NCZ102-030515-
Outer Banks Currituck-
Including the beaches of Currituck County Beaches
1152 AM EDT Thu Jul 2 2026
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 100.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Duck.....................Low at 03:32 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 103.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Duck.....................High at 10:28 AM EDT.
Low at 04:16 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 90. South
winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds around
10 mph.
.REMARKS FOR EXTENDED...Surf Heights greater than 4 feet typically
result in dangerous breaking waves in the surf zone and potentially
a Moderate to High Rip Risk.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** The beach forecast graphic can be found at weather.gov/beach/akq.
$$
SRFAKQ
Surf Zone Forecast for Virginia
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1152 AM EDT Thu Jul 2 2026
MDZ025-030515-
Maryland Beaches-
Including the beaches of Ocean City Beaches and Assateague
1152 AM EDT Thu Jul 2 2026
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 102.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Ocean City Fishing Pier..Low at 03:44 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 107.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Ocean City Fishing Pier..High at 10:31 AM EDT.
Low at 04:27 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
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.
$$
VAZ099-100-030515-
Accomack-Northampton-
Including the beaches of Chincoteague, Wallops Island,
and Barrier Islands Between Cape Charles and Parramore
1152 AM EDT Thu Jul 2 2026
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Lower to mid 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Wachapreague.............Low at 04:37 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Wachapreague.............High at 11:30 AM EDT.
Low at 05:17 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.REMARKS FOR EXTENDED...Surf Heights greater than 4 feet typically
result in dangerous breaking waves in the surf zone and potentially
a Moderate to High Rip Risk.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** The beach forecast graphic can be found at weather.gov/beach/akq.
$$
VAZ098-030515-
Virginia Beach-
Including the beaches of Virginia Beach and Sandbridge
1152 AM EDT Thu Jul 2 2026
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Virginia Beach...........Low at 03:48 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 108.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Virginia Beach...........High at 10:43 AM EDT.
Low at 04:32 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the
lower 90s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. 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.
$$
NCZ102-030515-
Outer Banks Currituck-
Including the beaches of Currituck County Beaches
1152 AM EDT Thu Jul 2 2026
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 100.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Duck.....................Low at 03:32 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 103.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Duck.....................High at 10:28 AM EDT.
Low at 04:16 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 90. South
winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds around
10 mph.
.REMARKS FOR EXTENDED...Surf Heights greater than 4 feet typically
result in dangerous breaking waves in the surf zone and potentially
a Moderate to High Rip Risk.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** The beach forecast graphic can be found at weather.gov/beach/akq.
$$