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Water temperature in Virginia Beach

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Virginia Beach. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.
Sea temperature in Virginia Beach now

61.9

°F

October 30, 04:07

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

62.4°F

Tomorrow:

61.8°F

Sunrise:

07:26

Sunset:

18:09

Day Length:

10 h. 43 min.

Virginia Beach in November

Minimum:

36.4°F

Average:

45.1°F

Maximum:

50.7°F

Sea water temperature in Virginia Beach today

As of now, in Virginia Beach, the water temperature is 61.9°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 3.4°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 67.1°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 62.7°F on 2022.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 60.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 59.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 61.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Virginia Beach

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Oct 16 66.8°F 68.8°F 69.2°F
Oct 17 66.1°F 68.7°F 69.0°F
Oct 18 65.1°F 66.5°F 68.2°F
Oct 19 62.9°F 66.2°F 67.5°F
Oct 20 64.7°F 65.1°F 67.0°F
Oct 21 65.0°F 64.5°F 66.5°F
Oct 22 63.9°F 64.8°F 66.4°F
Oct 23 64.4°F 64.4°F 66.4°F
Oct 24 64.1°F 65.7°F 66.1°F
Oct 25 63.1°F 64.4°F 65.8°F
Oct 26 63.2°F 65.1°F 65.7°F
Oct 27 62.6°F 65.3°F 65.5°F
Oct 28 62.5°F 64.2°F 65.3°F
Oct 29 62.4°F 63.3°F 65.2°F
Oct 30 61.9°F 63.5°F 65.3°F
Oct 31 61.8°F 64.1°F 65.2°F
Nov 1 61.5°F 65.6°F 64.9°F
Nov 2 61.0°F 65.5°F 64.4°F
Nov 3 60.8°F 65.1°F 64.2°F
Nov 4 60.3°F 64.1°F 63.7°F
Nov 5 59.7°F 63.9°F 63.1°F
Nov 6 59.6°F 63.8°F 63.0°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Virginia Beach by month

In Virginia Beach, the months July through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 107 swimming days.
The warmest water in Virginia Beach was recorded on July 22, 2019, reaching a 84.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 25, 2015, dipping to 33.4°F. The average readings by season are 46.1°F in Winter, 55.5°F in Spring, 76.6°F in Summer, and 68.2°F in Autumn.