Virginia Beach County, VA · Atlantic Ocean

Sandbridge Beach

3820 Sandpiper Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456

A quiet 5-mile residential Atlantic beach 15 miles south of the Virginia Beach resort strip, bracketed by Back Bay NWR. No hotels or boardwalk — just rental houses, sand, and the ocean. Lifeguards staff two stands (across from Sandbridge Market and at Little Island Park) Memorial Day through Labor Day.

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Today's Conditions

Ideal for a beach walk.

NWS alert active · 73°F air · 68°F water

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 73. East wind around 6 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Southeast wind 1 to 6 mph.

Weather

73°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

68°F water — swimmable, refreshing

Safety

NWS alert active — beach hazards statement issued june 3 at 7:51am edt until june 3 at 8:00pm edt by nws wakefield va

64 /100

good

53 Swim

85 Sunbathe

88 Walk

43 Fish

80 Photo

Best for walking today

Beach Hazard Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 3 at 7:51AM EDT until June 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

NWS · In effect through Jun 4, 12:00 AM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions. Breaking waves of 4 ft or greater can cause neck and back injuries.

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

73°F

Mostly Clear

Wind

6 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

UV Peak

8 Very High

High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM

Tomorrow

74°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

68°F

Refreshing

Next High Tide

10:52 PM

3.3 ft · in 1.5h

Wave Height

3.0 ft

8s · E swell

Water Quality

Clean

25 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform

USGS · sampled 4w ago

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ656)

The AKQ office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.

MDZ025 Maryland Beaches — Ocean City Beaches and Assateague n/a
VAZ099 Accomack-Northampton — Chincoteague, Wallops Island, n/a
VAZ098 Virginia Beach — Virginia Beach and Sandbridge n/a
NCZ102 Outer Banks Currituck — Currituck County Beaches n/a

NWS SRF · AKQ · Issued Jun 3, 2:33 PM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

5:45 AM

Sunset

8:18 PM

Moon · 88%

Waning Gibbous

Neap tides — smaller range

Today's Tides

7-day chart →

Time	Type	Height
4:44 AM	Low	0.2 ft
10:42 AM	High	2.5 ft
4:29 PM	Low	0.5 ft
10:52 PM	High	3.3 ft

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jun 3

73°

Sunny

Thu Jun 4

74°

Sunny

Fri Jun 5

88°

Sunny

Sat Jun 6

91°

Mostly Sunny

Sun Jun 7

92°

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

25%

Mon Jun 8

72°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

36%

Tue Jun 9

71°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

22%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high

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.

Minor

10:20 PM - 11:20 PM

Major

2:30 AM - 4:30 AM

Minor

7:40 AM - 8:40 AM

Major

2:50 PM - 4:50 PM

Beach Info

Parking

Paid May 1 – Sep 30 at Little Island Park: $4/day, $10 overnight. Free Oct – Apr. Street parking in the neighborhood is residential-restricted — Little Island is the primary public lot and fills early on summer weekends.

Dogs

Summer (Memorial Day – Labor Day): dogs allowed on the beach before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m., leashed or under voice control. Off-season: any time, off-leash under voice control.

Entry Fee

Free beach access; parking paid in season.

Address

3820 Sandpiper Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456

Amenities

lifeguardsrestroomsshowerspicnic areapavilionplaygroundfishing pier

7-Day Tide Chart →

Full high/low predictions for the next week at Sandbridge Beach.

7-Day Weather →

Extended forecast for Sandbridge Beach from the National Weather Service.

Frequently Asked

Is Sandbridge Beach dog-friendly?

Summer (Memorial Day – Labor Day): dogs allowed on the beach before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m., leashed or under voice control. Off-season: any time, off-leash under voice control.

Is there an entry fee at Sandbridge Beach?

Entry to Sandbridge Beach is free.

Are there lifeguards at Sandbridge Beach?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Sandbridge Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Sandbridge Beach?

Amenities at Sandbridge Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, picnic area, pavilion, playground, fishing pier.

When is the water warmest at Sandbridge Beach?

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 Sandbridge Beach located?

Sandbridge Beach is in Virginia Beach County, VA, at 3820 Sandpiper Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456.