Water temperature in Virginia Beach
69.4
°F
October 6, 11:00
Trend:
decreasingYesterday:
71.2°FTomorrow:
69.1°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
11 h. 37 min.Virginia Beach in October
Minimum:
36.1°FAverage:
45.4°FMaximum:
49.9°FSea water temperature in Virginia Beach today
As of now, in Virginia Beach, the water temperature is 69.4°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 2.6°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 considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling 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 78.3°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 66.4°F on 2022.
Daily water temperature in Virginia Beach
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22 | 78.1°F | 72.0°F | 75.5°F |
| Sep 23 | 77.6°F | 71.5°F | 75.0°F |
| Sep 24 | 75.8°F | 72.3°F | 74.8°F |
| Sep 25 | 73.7°F | 73.9°F | 74.3°F |
| Sep 26 | 71.8°F | 74.3°F | 74.0°F |
| Sep 27 | 71.0°F | 74.9°F | 73.7°F |
| Sep 28 | 69.7°F | 74.9°F | 73.6°F |
| Sep 29 | 68.7°F | 74.2°F | 73.6°F |
| Sep 30 | 69.2°F | 74.0°F | 73.7°F |
| Oct 1 | 70.3°F | 73.6°F | 73.1°F |
| Oct 2 | 72.2°F | 72.3°F | 72.8°F |
| Oct 3 | 70.5°F | 71.7°F | 72.5°F |
| Oct 4 | 71.3°F | 70.4°F | 72.6°F |
| Oct 5 | 71.2°F | 69.7°F | 72.2°F |
| Oct 6 | 69.4°F | 71.0°F | 72.0°F |
| Oct 7 | 69.1°F | 71.2°F | 71.7°F |
| Oct 8 | 69.4°F | 71.6°F | 72.0°F |
| Oct 9 | 68.8°F | 69.0°F | 71.4°F |
| Oct 10 | 68.5°F | 70.6°F | 71.1°F |
| Oct 11 | 68.0°F | 69.9°F | 70.5°F |
| Oct 12 | 67.6°F | 69.5°F | 70.2°F |
| Oct 13 | 67.0°F | 69.3°F | 69.5°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.