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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.
83°F air · 74°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 14 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind 9 to 13 mph.
Weather
- 83°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 74°F water — swimmable, refreshing
83 /100
great
81 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
83°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
5 to 14 mph
S
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
91°F
Mostly 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
Above threshold
7,701 cfu/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 2mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:46 AM
Sunset
8:26 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
91°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
19%
41
90°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
63%
22
86°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
20%
44
83°
Sunny
3%
82
88°
Sunny
2%
82
93°
Sunny
7%
74
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 5 to 14 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
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