75°
Sunny
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Virginia Beach County, VA · Atlantic Ocean
Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Atlantic Ave & 17th St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
The Atlantic resort strip running from Rudee Inlet to 42nd Street, anchored by a 3-mile concrete boardwalk with a parallel bike path. Dense with hotels, restaurants, and summer events; lifeguarded daily Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
75°F air · 68°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 75. East wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South wind 1 to 6 mph.
Weather
- 75°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 68°F water — swimmable, refreshing
84 /100
great
83 Swim
85 Sunbathe
88 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
75°F
Mostly Clear
Wind
6 mph
E
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
76°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
Above threshold
7,701 cfu/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 6w ago
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
76°
Sunny
1%
82
89°
Sunny
0%
74
92°
Mostly Sunny
2%
74
94°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
26%
35
73°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
34%
35
72°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
22%
63
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
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 only in peak season. City-run garages and surface lots along Atlantic Ave and Pacific Ave charge a flat daily rate on summer weekends and event days, hourly otherwise. Use the VB Go app for real-time availability. Weekend lots fill by mid-morning.
Dogs
Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend: dogs banned from sand and water between Rudee Loop and 42nd Street; leashed dogs allowed on the Boardwalk 6 a.m.–7 p.m. Off-season: dogs allowed on the beach off-leash and on the Boardwalk leashed anytime.
Entry Fee
Free beach access; paid parking in season.
Address
Atlantic Ave & 17th St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Virginia Beach Oceanfront from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Virginia Beach Oceanfront dog-friendly?
Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend: dogs banned from sand and water between Rudee Loop and 42nd Street; leashed dogs allowed on the Boardwalk 6 a.m.–7 p.m. Off-season: dogs allowed on the beach off-leash and on the Boardwalk leashed anytime.
Is there an entry fee at Virginia Beach Oceanfront?
Entry to Virginia Beach Oceanfront is free.
Are there lifeguards at Virginia Beach Oceanfront?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Virginia Beach Oceanfront during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Virginia Beach Oceanfront?
Amenities at Virginia Beach Oceanfront include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, boardwalk, bike rentals, concessions, fishing pier.
When is the water warmest at Virginia Beach Oceanfront?
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 Virginia Beach Oceanfront located?
Virginia Beach Oceanfront is in Virginia Beach County, VA, at Atlantic Ave & 17th St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS