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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

80.6

°F

July 26, 15:38

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

78.9°F

Tomorrow:

80.8°F

Sunrise:

06:04

Sunset:

20:16

Day Length:

14 h. 12 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 80.6°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 2.5°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 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 maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 80.4°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 75.5°F on 2017.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 80.9°F, with minimum temperature starting at 80.5°F, while the maximum might reach 81.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Virginia Beach

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jul 12 79.8°F 78.0°F 78.2°F
Jul 13 78.9°F 77.0°F 78.2°F
Jul 14 79.8°F 80.3°F 79.0°F
Jul 15 79.9°F 78.3°F 79.1°F
Jul 16 79.4°F 78.1°F 79.2°F
Jul 17 79.3°F 79.2°F 79.3°F
Jul 18 80.3°F 77.8°F 79.3°F
Jul 19 80.4°F 76.9°F 79.7°F
Jul 20 80.5°F 76.6°F 79.6°F
Jul 21 80.1°F 77.0°F 79.8°F
Jul 22 79.6°F 79.1°F 80.0°F
Jul 23 79.3°F 77.7°F 79.5°F
Jul 24 78.9°F 77.1°F 79.1°F
Jul 25 78.9°F 76.3°F 78.6°F
Jul 26 80.6°F 76.5°F 78.0°F
Jul 27 80.8°F 76.8°F 78.2°F
Jul 28 81.1°F 74.4°F 78.5°F
Jul 29 81.4°F 75.2°F 78.9°F
Jul 30 81.2°F 75.4°F 78.6°F
Jul 31 80.9°F 76.6°F 78.4°F
Aug 1 80.5°F 77.8°F 78.0°F
Aug 2 80.5°F 77.9°F 78.0°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 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, 76.5°F in Summer, and 68.3°F in Autumn.