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Surf Zone Forecast for Virginia
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1044 AM EDT Fri Aug 1 2025

MDZ025-012015-
Maryland Beaches-
Including the beaches of Ocean City Beaches and Assateague
1044 AM EDT Fri Aug 1 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 80.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Ocean City Fishing Pier..High at 01:55 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Dangerous shore break neck injury conditions today.
Dangerous shore-break of 4 feet or greater can cause neck and spinal
injuries...affecting even the most able swimmers. Shorebreak
occurs when waves break directly on the beach potentially causing
neck and head injuries.

N-S Longshore Current today. Moderate to Strong north to south
long-shore current expected. Swimmers can be taken far down beach
quickly.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
 Ocean City FishingN-S Longshore Current today. Moderate to Strong
north to south long-shore current expected. Swimmers can be taken far
down beach quickly. Pier..Low at 08:18 AM EDT. High at 02:51 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Dangerous shore break neck injury conditions tomorrow.
Dangerous shore-break of 4 feet or greater can cause neck and spinal
injuries...affecting even the most able swimmers. Shorebreak
occurs when waves break directly on the beach potentially causing
neck and head injuries.

N-S Longshore Current tomorrow. Moderate to Strong north to south
long-shore current expected. Swimmers can be taken far down beach
quickly.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
Northeast 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.

$$

VAZ099-100-012015-
Accomack-Northampton-
Including the beaches of Chincoteague, Wallops Island,
and Barrier Islands Between Cape Charles and Parramore
1044 AM EDT Fri Aug 1 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Wachapreague.............High at 02:49 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Dangerous shore break neck injury conditions today.
Dangerous shore-break of 4 feet or greater can cause neck and spinal
injuries...affecting even the most able swimmers. Shorebreak
occurs when waves break directly on the beach potentially causing
neck and head injuries.

N-S Longshore Current today. Moderate to Strong north to south
long-shore current expected. Swimmers can be taken far down beach
quickly.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Wachapreague.............Low at 09:04 AM EDT.
                            High at 03:41 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Dangerous shore break neck injury conditions tomorrow.
Dangerous shore-break of 4 feet or greater can cause neck and spinal
injuries...affecting even the most able swimmers. Shorebreak
occurs when waves break directly on the beach potentially causing
neck and head injuries.

N-S Longshore Current tomorrow. Moderate to Strong north to south
long-shore current expected. Swimmers can be taken far down beach
quickly.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Northeast winds around 15 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.

$$

VAZ098-012015-
Virginia Beach-
Including the beaches of Virginia Beach and Sandbridge
1044 AM EDT Fri Aug 1 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Lower 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Virginia Beach...........High at 02:04 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Dangerous shore break neck injury conditions today.
Dangerous shore-break of 4 feet or greater can cause neck and spinal
injuries...affecting even the most able swimmers. Shorebreak
occurs when waves break directly on the beach potentially causing
neck and head injuries.

N-S Longshore Current today. Moderate to Strong north to south
long-shore current expected. Swimmers can be taken far down beach
quickly.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Virginia Beach...........Low at 08:18 AM EDT.
                            High at 03:00 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Dangerous shore break neck injury conditions tomorrow.
Dangerous shore-break of 4 feet or greater can cause neck and spinal
injuries...affecting even the most able swimmers. Shorebreak
occurs when waves break directly on the beach potentially causing
neck and head injuries.

N-S Longshore Current tomorrow. Moderate to Strong north to south
long-shore current expected. Swimmers can be taken far down beach
quickly.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs around 80. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds around 15 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.

$$

NCZ102-012015-
Outer Banks Currituck-
Including the beaches of Currituck County Beaches
1044 AM EDT Fri Aug 1 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Lower 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Duck.....................High at 01:49 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
   Duck.....................Low at 08:02 AM EDT.
                            High at 02:45 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Dangerous shore break neck injury conditions tomorrow.
Dangerous shore-break of 4 feet or greater can cause neck and spinal
injuries...affecting even the most able swimmers. Shorebreak
occurs when waves break directly on the beach potentially causing
neck and head injuries.

N-S Longshore Current tomorrow. Moderate to Strong north to south
long-shore current expected. Swimmers can be taken far down beach
quickly.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
Northeast winds around 15 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.


$$