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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

81.0

°F

July 1, 03:15

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

80.5°F

Tomorrow:

81.6°F

Sunrise:

05:48

Sunset:

20:27

Day Length:

14 h. 39 min.

Virginia Beach in July

Minimum:

38.5°F

Average:

46.6°F

Maximum:

50.2°F

Sea water temperature in Virginia Beach today

As of now, in Virginia Beach, the water temperature is 81.0°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 4.8°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 80.8°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 72.2°F on 2022.

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 82.0°F, with minimum temperature starting at 81.5°F, while the maximum might reach 82.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Virginia Beach

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jun 17 75.6°F 75.1°F 73.5°F
Jun 18 76.1°F 74.7°F 73.9°F
Jun 19 76.5°F 75.7°F 74.2°F
Jun 20 77.1°F 76.1°F 74.5°F
Jun 21 75.5°F 75.7°F 74.6°F
Jun 22 76.4°F 75.1°F 74.7°F
Jun 23 76.7°F 75.2°F 74.7°F
Jun 24 78.6°F 75.8°F 74.7°F
Jun 25 78.9°F 76.7°F 75.0°F
Jun 26 79.8°F 75.2°F 75.4°F
Jun 27 83.1°F 72.6°F 75.3°F
Jun 28 81.1°F 74.9°F 75.6°F
Jun 29 82.1°F 73.6°F 75.9°F
Jun 30 80.5°F 72.4°F 75.8°F
Jul 1 81.0°F 75.0°F 76.2°F
Jul 2 81.6°F 74.2°F 76.8°F
Jul 3 82.0°F 73.7°F 77.2°F
Jul 4 81.7°F 72.6°F 76.9°F
Jul 5 81.5°F 72.3°F 76.8°F
Jul 6 82.2°F 75.1°F 77.4°F
Jul 7 82.7°F 75.6°F 78.0°F
Jul 8 82.7°F 76.6°F 77.9°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 106 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, 76.5°F in Summer, and 68.3°F in Autumn.