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Virginia Beach County, VA · Atlantic Ocean
False Cape State Park
4001 Sandpiper Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
A 4,321-acre hike-in-only state park stretching 5.9 miles down the Atlantic shore to the North Carolina line, reached by foot, bike, boat, or seasonal tram through Back Bay NWR. No road access, no lifeguards, no designated swim area — one of the most remote beaches on the East Coast.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
82°F air · 74°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 3 to 13 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind 8 to 13 mph.
Weather
- 82°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 74°F water — swimmable, refreshing
80 /100
great
84 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
82°F
Clear
Wind
3 to 13 mph
SE
Rain
1%
Today
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
90°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
74°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
5:56 PM
3.3 ft · in 3.2h
Wave Height
1.6 ft
8s · SE swell
Water Quality
Clean
10 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 4w ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:46 AM
Sunset
8:25 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:26 AM | High | 2.3 ft |
| 11:15 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 5:56 PM | High | 3.3 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
90°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
18%
41
90°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
63%
22
84°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
28%
44
81°
Sunny
3%
82
85°
Sunny
3%
82
90°
Sunny
7%
74
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 3 to 13 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 74°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Major
8:10 PM - 10:10 PM
Minor
1:50 AM - 2:50 AM
Major
8:40 AM - 10:40 AM
Minor
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Beach Info
Parking
No direct parking. Access via the Back Bay NWR lot (Sandpiper Rd) then a ~5-mile hike or bike, or by boat to the bay-side landings. Tram tours require advance reservation via Reserve America.
Dogs
Pets allowed in False Cape, but cannot transit Back Bay NWR — practically, dogs can only reach the park by boat.
Entry Fee
No state-park parking fee (no road access). Back Bay NWR entry fee applies if hiking or biking through Apr 1 – Oct 31. Primitive camping via Reserve America.
Address
4001 Sandpiper Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at False Cape State Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for False Cape State Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is False Cape State Park dog-friendly?
Pets allowed in False Cape, but cannot transit Back Bay NWR — practically, dogs can only reach the park by boat.
Is there an entry fee at False Cape State Park?
No state-park parking fee (no road access). Back Bay NWR entry fee applies if hiking or biking through Apr 1 – Oct 31. Primitive camping via Reserve America.
Are there lifeguards at False Cape State Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at False Cape State Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at False Cape State Park?
Amenities at False Cape State Park include restrooms, picnic area, camping.
When is the water warmest at False Cape State Park?
Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.
Where is False Cape State Park located?
False Cape State Park is in Virginia Beach County, VA, at 4001 Sandpiper Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS