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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

65.9

°F

May 25, 13:11

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

66.2°F

Tomorrow:

65.6°F

Sunrise:

05:49

Sunset:

20:12

Day Length:

14 h. 23 min.

Virginia Beach in June

Minimum:

39.3°F

Average:

46.8°F

Maximum:

51.5°F

Sea water temperature in Virginia Beach today

As of now, in Virginia Beach, the water temperature is 65.9°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 2.1°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 fall 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 71.9°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 64.0°F on 2016.

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 66.3°F, with minimum temperature starting at 65.1°F, while the maximum might reach 67.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Virginia Beach

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
May 11 64.9°F 70.5°F 62.2°F
May 12 63.1°F 70.1°F 61.9°F
May 13 60.9°F 66.1°F 62.2°F
May 14 59.8°F 65.9°F 62.3°F
May 15 60.9°F 63.9°F 63.1°F
May 16 61.6°F 67.2°F 63.6°F
May 17 61.7°F 67.6°F 63.9°F
May 18 62.2°F 69.6°F 64.9°F
May 19 65.3°F 69.9°F 65.2°F
May 20 67.8°F 70.8°F 65.5°F
May 21 68.2°F 69.3°F 65.9°F
May 22 69.1°F 68.6°F 66.0°F
May 23 66.6°F 67.4°F 66.2°F
May 24 66.2°F 66.8°F 67.4°F
May 25 65.9°F 66.8°F 68.0°F
May 26 65.6°F 67.2°F 67.6°F
May 27 65.1°F 67.0°F 67.2°F
May 28 65.8°F 67.6°F 67.9°F
May 29 66.3°F 65.9°F 68.4°F
May 30 66.5°F 66.6°F 68.6°F
May 31 67.1°F 67.6°F 69.2°F
Jun 1 67.6°F 67.7°F 69.7°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 February 12, 2026, dipping to 33.4°F. The average readings by season are 45.9°F in Winter, 55.8°F in Spring, 76.5°F in Summer, and 68.1°F in Autumn.