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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

34.2

°F

February 4, 00:01

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

34.4°F

Tomorrow:

34.5°F

Sunrise:

07:04

Sunset:

17:32

Day Length:

10 h. 28 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 34.2°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 8.2°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 rise a bit.

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 45.4°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 38.9°F on 2021.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 34.8°F, with minimum temperature starting at 34.4°F, while the maximum might reach 35.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Virginia Beach

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jan 21 44.4°F 39.0°F 43.8°F
Jan 22 42.8°F 39.9°F 43.3°F
Jan 23 44.5°F 38.0°F 43.1°F
Jan 24 43.5°F 38.2°F 42.6°F
Jan 25 44.8°F 35.0°F 42.2°F
Jan 26 44.9°F 36.3°F 42.6°F
Jan 27 45.3°F 37.5°F 42.9°F
Jan 28 42.0°F 37.8°F 42.5°F
Jan 29 41.9°F 38.2°F 42.6°F
Jan 30 40.7°F 39.4°F 42.2°F
Jan 31 39.1°F 37.9°F 42.4°F
Feb 1 39.9°F 39.2°F 42.2°F
Feb 2 39.4°F 41.1°F 42.2°F
Feb 3 34.4°F 40.9°F 42.6°F
Feb 4 34.2°F 41.3°F 42.4°F
Feb 5 34.5°F 42.4°F 42.7°F
Feb 6 34.4°F 40.6°F 42.6°F
Feb 7 34.7°F 42.8°F 42.9°F
Feb 8 34.8°F 42.6°F 43.0°F
Feb 9 35.3°F 42.3°F 43.5°F
Feb 10 35.2°F 43.5°F 43.4°F
Feb 11 35.0°F 41.8°F 43.1°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 January 25, 2025, dipping to 35.0°F. The average readings by season are 46.1°F in Winter, 55.9°F in Spring, 76.5°F in Summer, and 68.1°F in Autumn.