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Surf Zone Forecast for Virginia
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
747 PM EDT Tue Jun 17 2025
MDZ025-180830-
Maryland Beaches-
Including the beaches of Ocean City Beaches and Assateague
747 PM EDT Tue Jun 17 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Ocean City Fishing Pier..Low at 07:38 AM EDT.
High at 01:46 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.JUNETEENTH...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny. A chance of showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 100.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Ocean City Fishing Pier..Low at 08:28 AM EDT.
High at 02:46 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest 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.
$$
VAZ099-100-180830-
Accomack-Northampton-
Including the beaches of Chincoteague, Wallops Island,
and Barrier Islands Between Cape Charles and Parramore
747 PM EDT Tue Jun 17 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........Upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Wachapreague.............Low at 08:27 AM EDT.
High at 02:39 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.JUNETEENTH...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny. A chance of showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 100.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Wachapreague.............Low at 09:17 AM EDT.
High at 03:39 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.REMARKS FOR EXTENDED...Surf Heights greater than 4 feet typically
result in dangerous breaking waves in the surf zone and potentially
a Moderate to High Rip Risk.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** The beach forecast graphic can be found at weather.gov/beach/akq.
$$
VAZ098-180830-
Virginia Beach-
Including the beaches of Virginia Beach and Sandbridge
747 PM EDT Tue Jun 17 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........Mid 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 105.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Virginia Beach...........Low at 07:34 AM EDT.
High at 01:48 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.JUNETEENTH...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny. A chance of showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 109.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Virginia Beach...........Low at 08:25 AM EDT.
High at 02:50 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
South 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.
$$
NCZ102-180830-
Outer Banks Currituck-
Including the beaches of Currituck County Beaches
747 PM EDT Tue Jun 17 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........Upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 106.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Duck.....................Low at 07:18 AM EDT.
High at 01:33 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.JUNETEENTH...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 109.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Duck.....................Low at 08:09 AM EDT.
High at 02:35 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.REMARKS FOR EXTENDED...Surf Heights greater than 4 feet typically
result in dangerous breaking waves in the surf zone and potentially
a Moderate to High Rip Risk.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** The beach forecast graphic can be found at weather.gov/beach/akq.
$$
SRFAKQ
Surf Zone Forecast for Virginia
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
747 PM EDT Tue Jun 17 2025
MDZ025-180830-
Maryland Beaches-
Including the beaches of Ocean City Beaches and Assateague
747 PM EDT Tue Jun 17 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Ocean City Fishing Pier..Low at 07:38 AM EDT.
High at 01:46 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.JUNETEENTH...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny. A chance of showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 100.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Ocean City Fishing Pier..Low at 08:28 AM EDT.
High at 02:46 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest 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.
$$
VAZ099-100-180830-
Accomack-Northampton-
Including the beaches of Chincoteague, Wallops Island,
and Barrier Islands Between Cape Charles and Parramore
747 PM EDT Tue Jun 17 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........Upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Wachapreague.............Low at 08:27 AM EDT.
High at 02:39 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.JUNETEENTH...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny. A chance of showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 100.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Wachapreague.............Low at 09:17 AM EDT.
High at 03:39 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.REMARKS FOR EXTENDED...Surf Heights greater than 4 feet typically
result in dangerous breaking waves in the surf zone and potentially
a Moderate to High Rip Risk.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** The beach forecast graphic can be found at weather.gov/beach/akq.
$$
VAZ098-180830-
Virginia Beach-
Including the beaches of Virginia Beach and Sandbridge
747 PM EDT Tue Jun 17 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........Mid 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 105.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Virginia Beach...........Low at 07:34 AM EDT.
High at 01:48 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.JUNETEENTH...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny. A chance of showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 109.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Virginia Beach...........Low at 08:25 AM EDT.
High at 02:50 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
South 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.
$$
NCZ102-180830-
Outer Banks Currituck-
Including the beaches of Currituck County Beaches
747 PM EDT Tue Jun 17 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........Upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 106.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Duck.....................Low at 07:18 AM EDT.
High at 01:33 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.JUNETEENTH...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 109.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Duck.....................Low at 08:09 AM EDT.
High at 02:35 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.REMARKS FOR EXTENDED...Surf Heights greater than 4 feet typically
result in dangerous breaking waves in the surf zone and potentially
a Moderate to High Rip Risk.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** The beach forecast graphic can be found at weather.gov/beach/akq.
$$