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42nd St VA Beach surfForecast / Virginia / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 28 Apr 2025 EDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 42nd St VA Beach this week:
The surf forecast for 42nd St VA Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 03) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at 42nd St VA Beach in the next 12 days are 0.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 03) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 02) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 3rd May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 3rd May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 3rd May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 42nd St VA Beach over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Sat 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 |
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| Energy (?) | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 59 | 59 | 38 | 33 | 15 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 22 | 87 | 87 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross | off | cross- off | cross- on | off | cross | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:04PM 1.48 | 9:32AM 1.09 | 9:55PM 1.44 | 10:27AM 1.05 | 10:51PM 1.37 | 11:24AM 1.00 | 11:47PM 1.27 | 12:21PM 0.96 | 12:43AM 1.17 | 1:21PM 0.93 | 1:45AM 1.06 | 2:35PM 0.92 | 3:00AM 0.98 | 3:49PM 0.95 | 4:07AM 0.94 | 4:44PM 0.99 | 4:59AM 0.91 | 5:29PM 1.05 | 5:44AM 0.90 | 6:12PM 1.09 | 6:28AM 0.89 | 6:51PM 1.13 | 7:08AM 0.89 | 7:27PM 1.17 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:35AM -0.19 | 3:28PM -0.15 | 4:31AM -0.14 | 4:22PM -0.08 | 5:30AM -0.07 | 5:23PM -0.00 | 6:30AM -0.00 | 6:26PM 0.07 | 7:29AM 0.06 | 7:32PM 0.13 | 8:33AM 0.10 | 8:46PM 0.17 | 9:32AM 0.12 | 9:56PM 0.18 | 10:22AM 0.13 | 10:54PM 0.17 | 11:05AM 0.13 | 11:47PM 0.16 | 11:46AM 0.12 | 12:38AM 0.13 | 12:25PM 0.11 | 1:21AM 0.10 | 1:02PM 0.09 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Sat 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 8:00 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 12 | - | 4 | - | - | 1 | 7 | 2 | 14 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 18 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 23 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, calm by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Sat afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the 42nd St VA Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for 42nd St VA Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at 42nd St VA Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 42nd St VA Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (42nd St VA Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for 42nd St VA Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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