Water temperature in Virginia Beach
71.5
°F
September 18, 09:56
Trend:
decreasingYesterday:
72.6°FTomorrow:
71.4°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
12 h. 19 min.Virginia Beach in September
Minimum:
36.0°FAverage:
45.7°FMaximum:
49.5°FSea water temperature in Virginia Beach today
As of now, in Virginia Beach, the water temperature is 71.5°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 4.7°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 79.5°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 73.4°F on 2024.
Daily water temperature in Virginia Beach
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4 | 74.8°F | 76.1°F | 78.0°F |
| Sep 5 | 75.2°F | 74.8°F | 77.8°F |
| Sep 6 | 76.3°F | 74.6°F | 77.9°F |
| Sep 7 | 76.5°F | 71.9°F | 77.2°F |
| Sep 8 | 76.6°F | 72.8°F | 77.5°F |
| Sep 9 | 74.3°F | 73.7°F | 77.2°F |
| Sep 10 | 74.8°F | 73.5°F | 76.9°F |
| Sep 11 | 74.9°F | 73.3°F | 77.0°F |
| Sep 12 | 74.2°F | 74.4°F | 77.0°F |
| Sep 13 | 72.9°F | 74.2°F | 76.9°F |
| Sep 14 | 73.1°F | 74.3°F | 76.5°F |
| Sep 15 | 72.4°F | 73.5°F | 76.3°F |
| Sep 16 | 73.0°F | 73.7°F | 76.1°F |
| Sep 17 | 72.6°F | 73.4°F | 75.8°F |
| Sep 18 | 71.5°F | 73.4°F | 76.2°F |
| Sep 19 | 71.4°F | 73.4°F | 76.1°F |
| Sep 20 | 71.5°F | 74.2°F | 76.2°F |
| Sep 21 | 71.2°F | 73.8°F | 75.9°F |
| Sep 22 | 71.0°F | 72.8°F | 75.7°F |
| Sep 23 | 70.6°F | 73.5°F | 75.3°F |
| Sep 24 | 70.4°F | 72.9°F | 75.1°F |
| Sep 25 | 69.8°F | 72.7°F | 74.5°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.