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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

36.4

°F

February 18, 01:12

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

36.5°F

Tomorrow:

36.4°F

Sunrise:

06:49

Sunset:

17:47

Day Length:

10 h. 58 min.

Virginia Beach in February

Minimum:

43.4°F

Average:

47.8°F

Maximum:

55.7°F

Sea water temperature in Virginia Beach today

As of now, in Virginia Beach, the water temperature is 36.4°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 7.4°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 notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 46.8°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 41.1°F on 2016.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 36.6°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Virginia Beach

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Feb 4 35.3°F 41.3°F 41.8°F
Feb 5 36.3°F 42.4°F 42.1°F
Feb 6 35.5°F 40.6°F 41.9°F
Feb 7 36.0°F 42.8°F 42.3°F
Feb 8 35.5°F 42.6°F 42.3°F
Feb 9 35.0°F 42.3°F 42.7°F
Feb 10 33.8°F 43.5°F 42.5°F
Feb 11 36.0°F 41.8°F 42.5°F
Feb 12 33.4°F 41.3°F 42.3°F
Feb 13 35.1°F 41.1°F 42.6°F
Feb 14 34.8°F 41.5°F 42.6°F
Feb 15 35.3°F 41.9°F 42.7°F
Feb 16 35.9°F 41.3°F 42.7°F
Feb 17 36.5°F 43.7°F 43.8°F
Feb 18 36.4°F 43.4°F 43.8°F
Feb 19 36.4°F 42.5°F 43.8°F
Feb 20 36.3°F 41.9°F 43.7°F
Feb 21 36.2°F 39.3°F 43.6°F
Feb 22 36.5°F 40.5°F 43.8°F
Feb 23 36.3°F 39.5°F 43.7°F
Feb 24 37.2°F 39.9°F 44.5°F
Feb 25 37.7°F 40.9°F 45.0°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 105 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 12, 2026, dipping to 33.4°F. The average readings by season are 46.0°F in Winter, 55.9°F in Spring, 76.5°F in Summer, and 68.1°F in Autumn.