Surf Forecast
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Surf Zone Forecast for Virginia
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
836 PM EDT Sat Aug 30 2025

MDZ025-310815-
Maryland Beaches-
Including the beaches of Ocean City Beaches and Assateague
836 PM EDT Sat Aug 30 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Ocean City Fishing Pier..Low at 07:33 AM EDT.
                            High at 02:06 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.LABOR DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Ocean City Fishing Pier..Low at 08:27 AM EDT.
                            High at 03:09 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.REMARKS FOR EXTENDED...Surf Heights greater than 4 feet typically
result in dangerous breaking waves in the surf zone and potentially
a Moderate to High Rip Risk.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** The beach forecast graphic can be found at weather.gov/beach/akq.

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VAZ099-100-310815-
Accomack-Northampton-
Including the beaches of Chincoteague, Wallops Island,
and Barrier Islands Between Cape Charles and Parramore
836 PM EDT Sat Aug 30 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Wachapreague.............Low at 08:17 AM EDT.
                            High at 02:59 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.LABOR DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Wachapreague.............Low at 09:11 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:00 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.REMARKS FOR EXTENDED...Surf Heights greater than 4 feet typically
result in dangerous breaking waves in the surf zone and potentially
a Moderate to High Rip Risk.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** The beach forecast graphic can be found at weather.gov/beach/akq.

$$

VAZ098-310815-
Virginia Beach-
Including the beaches of Virginia Beach and Sandbridge
836 PM EDT Sat Aug 30 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Virginia Beach...........Low at 07:31 AM EDT.
                            High at 02:03 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.LABOR DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Virginia Beach...........Low at 08:27 AM EDT.
                            High at 03:08 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.REMARKS FOR EXTENDED...Surf Heights greater than 4 feet typically
result in dangerous breaking waves in the surf zone and potentially
a Moderate to High Rip Risk.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** The beach forecast graphic can be found at weather.gov/beach/akq.

$$

NCZ102-310815-
Outer Banks Currituck-
Including the beaches of Currituck County Beaches
836 PM EDT Sat Aug 30 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Duck.....................Low at 07:15 AM EDT.
                            High at 01:48 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.LABOR DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Duck.....................Low at 08:11 AM EDT.
                            High at 02:53 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.REMARKS FOR EXTENDED...Surf Heights greater than 4 feet typically
result in dangerous breaking waves in the surf zone and potentially
a Moderate to High Rip Risk.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** The beach forecast graphic can be found at weather.gov/beach/akq.


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