92°
Mostly Sunny
14%
70
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.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
NWS alert active · 81°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. Southwest wind around 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 92°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 81°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
- NWS alert active — severe thunderstorm watch issued july 18 at 2:14pm edt until july 18 at 9:00pm edt by nws wakefield va
54 /100
ok
39 Swim
59 Sunbathe
74 Walk
43 Fish
74 Photo
Best for walking today
Weather alert in effect
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 18 at 2:14PM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 9:28AM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Atmosphere
Air Temp
92°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind
15 mph
S
Rain
14%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
88°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Water
Water Temp
81°F
Swimming weather
Wave Height
2.3 ft
13s · ESE swell
Water Quality
Clean
25 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform
USGS · sampled 7w 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
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:58 AM
Sunset
8:21 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:52 AM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 12:02 PM | High | 3.4 ft |
| 6:16 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:11 AM | High | 3.3 ft |
| 6:39 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 12:52 PM | High | 3.4 ft |
| 7:14 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:56 AM | High | 3.0 ft |
| 7:23 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 1:42 PM | High | 3.4 ft |
| 8:14 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:44 AM | High | 2.7 ft |
| 8:08 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 2:37 PM | High | 3.3 ft |
| 9:18 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:40 AM | High | 2.4 ft |
| 8:56 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 3:37 PM | High | 3.2 ft |
| 10:18 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:47 AM | High | 2.3 ft |
| 9:47 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 4:32 PM | High | 3.2 ft |
| 11:12 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:48 AM | High | 2.3 ft |
| 10:37 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 5:21 PM | High | 3.2 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8638999, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
88°
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
66%
17
83°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
51%
30
89°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
59%
18
86°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
83%
4
79°
Chance Rain Showers
50%
56
80°
Chance Rain Showers
30%
69
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 15 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 81°F
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 92°F - heat risk
- recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat
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
10:10 PM - 11:10 PM
Major
3:40 AM - 5:40 AM
Minor
10:10 AM - 11:10 AM
Major
3:50 PM - 5:50 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
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Sandbridge Beach today?
Sandbridge Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
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.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS