Water temperature in Virginia Beach
38.2
°F
February 25, 04:40
Trend:
stableYesterday:
39.4°FTomorrow:
38.5°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
11 h. 14 min.Virginia Beach in March
Minimum:
42.5°FAverage:
47.1°FMaximum:
54.6°FSea water temperature in Virginia Beach today
As of now, in Virginia Beach, the water temperature is 38.2°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 6.9°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 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 51.1°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 40.9°F on 2025.
Daily water temperature in Virginia Beach
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 43.2°F |
| Feb 18 | 36.9°F | 43.4°F | 43.2°F |
| Feb 19 | 37.7°F | 42.5°F | 43.3°F |
| Feb 20 | 37.9°F | 41.9°F | 43.2°F |
| Feb 21 | 39.1°F | 39.3°F | 43.1°F |
| Feb 22 | 40.3°F | 40.5°F | 43.5°F |
| Feb 23 | 40.2°F | 39.5°F | 43.4°F |
| Feb 24 | 39.4°F | 39.9°F | 44.1°F |
| Feb 25 | 38.2°F | 40.9°F | 45.0°F |
| Feb 26 | 38.5°F | 41.8°F | 45.3°F |
| Feb 27 | 38.2°F | 43.4°F | 45.1°F |
| Feb 28 | 38.1°F | 42.9°F | 45.0°F |
| Mar 1 | 38.8°F | 44.2°F | 45.5°F |
| Mar 2 | 39.3°F | 44.7°F | 46.0°F |
| Mar 3 | 39.4°F | 43.6°F | 46.1°F |
| Mar 4 | 39.5°F | 43.1°F | 46.2°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.