What is the current water temperature in Virginia Beach?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Virginia Beach?

As of now, in Virginia Beach, the water temperature is 8.32°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.

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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.

47.0

°F

March 13, 15:10

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

47.4°F

Tomorrow:

47.0°F

Sunrise:

07:18

Sunset:

19:09

Day Length:

11 h. 51 min.

Virginia Beach in March

Minimum:

42.5°F

Average:

47.1°F

Maximum:

54.6°F

Sea water temperature in Virginia Beach today

As of now, in Virginia Beach, the water temperature is 47.0°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 about the same as 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 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 49.4°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 39.1°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

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 47.4°F, with minimum temperature starting at 46.9°F, while the maximum might reach 48.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Virginia Beach

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 27	43.4°F	45.3°F	44.0°F
Feb 28	42.9°F	45.1°F	44.0°F
Mar 1	44.2°F	46.4°F	44.4°F
Mar 2	44.7°F	46.7°F	44.8°F
Mar 3	43.6°F	48.8°F	45.0°F
Mar 4	43.1°F	47.7°F	45.1°F
Mar 5	43.5°F	47.6°F	45.1°F
Mar 6	42.4°F	47.8°F	45.1°F
Mar 7	44.9°F	47.8°F	45.1°F
Mar 8	44.5°F	49.6°F	45.1°F
Mar 9	44.4°F	49.0°F	45.4°F
Mar 10	44.7°F	48.3°F	45.7°F
Mar 11	44.6°F	49.3°F	46.1°F
Mar 12	47.4°F	49.0°F	46.8°F
Mar 13	47.0°F	49.0°F	46.9°F
Mar 14	47.0°F	51.5°F	46.9°F
Mar 15	46.9°F	51.3°F	46.8°F
Mar 16	47.0°F	50.7°F	46.9°F
Mar 17	47.4°F	51.6°F	47.3°F
Mar 18	47.8°F	51.8°F	47.7°F
Mar 19	47.9°F	53.8°F	47.8°F
Mar 20	48.2°F	32.0°F	48.1°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 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 25, 2015, dipping to 33.4°F. The average readings by season are 46.1°F in Winter, 55.3°F in Spring, 76.5°F in Summer, and 68.3°F in Autumn.