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Does Virginia Beach have good surfing?

By Andrew Mckinney

It is the best of surfing. For more than 30 years, Virginia Beach surfers have been corralled into a one-block bumper course that boasts every walk of life. From clueless tourists to bumbling novices to sponsor-me hotshots to grumpy never-beens, this is the place.

Does Virginia Beach get big waves?

Good-sized swells from the north and northeast provide great peaks. Tourists are gone and, so long as late-season hurricanes stay away, the water is warm and the Virginia Beach surf offers solid swells.

Can you surf anywhere in VA Beach?

During the ECSC, everyone in Virginia Beach is a surfer. The whole town is surf crazy. Fortunately, it marks the end of summer, at which time the crowds thin and the jetty is, once again, made for surfers.

How big are the waves in Virginia Beach?

Current Surf Report for Virginia Beach Current Conditions

High4:44AM3.44ft
Low11:02AM0.07ft
High5:04PM3.05ft
Low11:06PM0ft

How big are the waves right now in Virginia Beach?

Current Surf Report for Virginia Beach Current Conditions

Low2:03AM-0.72ft
High8:28AM4.69ft
Low2:52PM-0.69ft
High8:52PM3.67ft

Can you surf at Sandbridge Beach?

Sandbridge Beach has some of the best surfing on the East Coast for all skill levels. Small, gentle waves and a soft, sandy bottom make Sandbridge Beach a good place to learn to surf. When waves kick up, experienced surfers can take advantage of bigger waves without the crowds.

Can you boogie board in Virginia Beach?

If you have ever been to the beach before I’m sure you have tried boogie boarding at least once. This exciting beach activity is so easy even children do it. As simple as boogie boarding may be, it will be sure to provide hours of enjoyment and laughs!

What are the waves like in Virginia Beach right now?

What’s biting in Virginia Beach?

Virginia Beach Pier and surf anglers are finding puppy drum, bluefish, spanish, flounder, croaker, sea mullet and small spot. Offshore bluewater anglers are catching plenty of dolphin and tuna. Add to that a few big eye tuna, wahoo and swordfish. Our marlin bite is increasing.

Can you surf in VA?

Surf in Virginia Beach is small like Florida; but with storms comes waves and the week of ECSC (tropical storm Danny) and the week prior (Tropical Storm Bill) gave us waves around 5-14ft. Average wave without it blowing out is 2-4 feet and higher waves and less crowded conditions in the winter.