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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

59.4

°F

November 13, 02:18

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

59.5°F

Tomorrow:

58.5°F

Sunrise:

06:40

Sunset:

16:56

Day Length:

10 h. 16 min.

Virginia Beach in November

Minimum:

36.4°F

Average:

45.1°F

Maximum:

50.7°F

Sea water temperature in Virginia Beach today

As of now, in Virginia Beach, the water temperature is 59.4°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 1.9°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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly 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 64.4°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 58.4°F on 2021.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 57.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 55.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 58.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Virginia Beach

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Oct 30 61.9°F 63.5°F 65.0°F
Oct 31 62.3°F 64.1°F 64.9°F
Nov 1 61.5°F 65.6°F 64.6°F
Nov 2 59.2°F 65.5°F 64.0°F
Nov 3 58.9°F 65.1°F 63.8°F
Nov 4 60.4°F 64.1°F 63.4°F
Nov 5 60.9°F 63.9°F 62.9°F
Nov 6 59.7°F 63.8°F 62.7°F
Nov 7 58.9°F 64.5°F 62.9°F
Nov 8 59.0°F 64.5°F 62.6°F
Nov 9 59.4°F 63.8°F 62.0°F
Nov 10 61.4°F 63.7°F 61.9°F
Nov 11 60.9°F 63.4°F 61.6°F
Nov 12 59.5°F 63.3°F 61.4°F
Nov 13 59.4°F 63.2°F 61.3°F
Nov 14 58.5°F 62.3°F 60.4°F
Nov 15 58.1°F 62.0°F 60.0°F
Nov 16 57.8°F 61.9°F 59.7°F
Nov 17 56.8°F 60.1°F 58.7°F
Nov 18 56.9°F 60.4°F 58.8°F
Nov 19 56.4°F 60.5°F 58.4°F
Nov 20 55.9°F 60.5°F 57.8°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 107 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 68.1°F in Autumn.