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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

77.6

°F

August 25, 01:29

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

78.2°F

Tomorrow:

77.8°F

Sunrise:

06:29

Sunset:

19:43

Day Length:

13 h. 14 min.

Virginia Beach in September

Minimum:

36.0°F

Average:

45.6°F

Maximum:

49.5°F

Sea water temperature in Virginia Beach today

As of now, in Virginia Beach, the water temperature is 77.6°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.3°F higher 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 rise 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 81.4°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 73.5°F on 2024.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 78.4°F, with minimum temperature starting at 77.8°F, while the maximum might reach 78.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Virginia Beach

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Aug 11 80.1°F 77.1°F 78.7°F
Aug 12 79.3°F 77.1°F 78.2°F
Aug 13 80.6°F 77.3°F 78.8°F
Aug 14 79.5°F 78.2°F 78.6°F
Aug 15 79.1°F 77.6°F 78.8°F
Aug 16 78.6°F 79.0°F 78.5°F
Aug 17 78.7°F 79.0°F 78.5°F
Aug 18 79.8°F 78.8°F 78.6°F
Aug 19 80.1°F 79.8°F 78.4°F
Aug 20 80.5°F 79.6°F 78.5°F
Aug 21 81.1°F 79.0°F 78.7°F
Aug 22 80.1°F 79.8°F 78.4°F
Aug 23 79.1°F 78.6°F 78.2°F
Aug 24 78.2°F 77.6°F 77.9°F
Aug 25 77.6°F 78.5°F 77.4°F
Aug 26 77.8°F 79.0°F 77.5°F
Aug 27 77.8°F 78.6°F 77.5°F
Aug 28 78.4°F 77.9°F 78.1°F
Aug 29 78.9°F 77.4°F 78.6°F
Aug 30 78.9°F 76.5°F 78.6°F
Aug 31 78.7°F 76.7°F 78.4°F
Sep 1 78.4°F 76.3°F 78.2°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.