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Surf Zone Forecast for Virginia
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
335 PM EDT Sat May 18 2024
MDZ025-190815-
Maryland Beaches-
Including the beaches of Ocean City Beaches and Assateague
335 PM EDT Sat May 18 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Ocean City Fishing Pier..Low at 11:22 AM EDT.
High at 05:42 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Ocean City Fishing Pier..Low at 12:02 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds
around 15 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.
$$
VAZ099-100-190815-
Accomack-Northampton-
Including the beaches of Chincoteague, Wallops Island,
and Barrier Islands Between Cape Charles and Parramore
335 PM EDT Sat May 18 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Wachapreague.............High at 06:07 AM EDT.
Low at 12:07 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Wachapreague.............High at 06:52 AM EDT.
Low at 12:50 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds
around 15 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.
$$
VAZ098-190815-
Virginia Beach-
Including the beaches of Virginia Beach and Sandbridge
335 PM EDT Sat May 18 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Virginia Beach...........Low at 11:25 AM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Virginia Beach...........High at 06:15 AM EDT.
Low at 12:05 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Southwest 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.
$$
NCZ102-190815-
Outer Banks Currituck-
Including the beaches of Currituck County Beaches
335 PM EDT Sat May 18 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Duck.....................Low at 11:09 AM EDT.
High at 05:45 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Duck.....................Low at 11:49 AM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest 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
335 PM EDT Sat May 18 2024
MDZ025-190815-
Maryland Beaches-
Including the beaches of Ocean City Beaches and Assateague
335 PM EDT Sat May 18 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Ocean City Fishing Pier..Low at 11:22 AM EDT.
High at 05:42 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Ocean City Fishing Pier..Low at 12:02 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds
around 15 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.
$$
VAZ099-100-190815-
Accomack-Northampton-
Including the beaches of Chincoteague, Wallops Island,
and Barrier Islands Between Cape Charles and Parramore
335 PM EDT Sat May 18 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Wachapreague.............High at 06:07 AM EDT.
Low at 12:07 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Wachapreague.............High at 06:52 AM EDT.
Low at 12:50 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds
around 15 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.
$$
VAZ098-190815-
Virginia Beach-
Including the beaches of Virginia Beach and Sandbridge
335 PM EDT Sat May 18 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Virginia Beach...........Low at 11:25 AM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Virginia Beach...........High at 06:15 AM EDT.
Low at 12:05 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Southwest 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.
$$
NCZ102-190815-
Outer Banks Currituck-
Including the beaches of Currituck County Beaches
335 PM EDT Sat May 18 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Duck.....................Low at 11:09 AM EDT.
High at 05:45 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Duck.....................Low at 11:49 AM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest 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.
$$