What is the current water temperature in Virginia Beach?

As of now, in Virginia Beach, the water temperature is 26.1°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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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.

79.0

°F

August 16, 09:57

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

77.6°F

Tomorrow:

79.1°F

Sunrise:

06:22

Sunset:

19:54

Day Length:

13 h. 32 min.

Virginia Beach in August

Minimum:

37.5°F

Average:

46.1°F

Maximum:

49.6°F

Sea water temperature in Virginia Beach today

As of now, in Virginia Beach, the water temperature is 79.0°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.5°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. 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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 82.6°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 74.1°F on 2022.

latest data

last year

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 78.9°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
Aug 2	81.7°F	77.9°F	78.4°F
Aug 3	77.5°F	76.5°F	77.6°F
Aug 4	78.2°F	78.3°F	77.9°F
Aug 5	78.0°F	77.2°F	77.5°F
Aug 6	77.7°F	77.2°F	77.6°F
Aug 7	77.4°F	76.6°F	77.9°F
Aug 8	76.2°F	76.2°F	77.7°F
Aug 9	76.3°F	73.7°F	77.8°F
Aug 10	76.5°F	73.9°F	78.0°F
Aug 11	76.9°F	74.3°F	78.4°F
Aug 12	77.1°F	73.9°F	78.0°F
Aug 13	77.3°F	74.4°F	78.5°F
Aug 14	78.2°F	74.3°F	78.4°F
Aug 15	77.6°F	74.6°F	78.7°F
Aug 16	79.0°F	76.5°F	78.4°F
Aug 17	79.1°F	76.6°F	78.5°F
Aug 18	79.1°F	77.5°F	78.5°F
Aug 19	78.8°F	75.4°F	78.2°F
Aug 20	78.9°F	76.7°F	78.4°F
Aug 21	79.1°F	73.8°F	78.6°F
Aug 22	78.7°F	72.4°F	78.1°F
Aug 23	78.7°F	72.4°F	78.1°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 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, 76.6°F in Summer, and 68.3°F in Autumn.