Virginia Beach, VA – Visitors and locals along Virginia Beach are being urged to stay out of the water as dangerous rip currents and rough surf continue through Thursday evening. Waves reaching 3 to 4 feet are making swimming and surfing hazardous, prompting an ongoing Beach Hazards Statement across southeast Virginia, northeast North Carolina, and Maryland Beaches.
According to the National Weather Service in Wakefield, a high risk of rip currents will persist until Thursday night, especially in areas from Virginia Beach and Accomack to the Eastern Shore and Maryland Beaches. Strong northeast winds and high surf will create treacherous conditions for anyone entering the ocean, with the roughest waters and highest risk at all public beaches and near inlets. The Weather Service urges everyone to avoid swimming, heed all posted warnings, and listen for local beach patrol instructions.
Showers and a few thunderstorms remain likely for Thursday, with clouds and winds keeping high temperatures near 77°F. Conditions will gradually improve on Friday as winds shift and surf calms, but swimmers are still advised to remain cautious even after official warnings expire.
If you’re planning a beach trip, the safest option is to stay onshore until advisories end. Beachgoers should check for updates as additional warnings may be issued if rough conditions linger or thunderstorms redevelop.
Warnings remain in effect through Thursday evening, with the next update expected late Thursday if hazards persist.
Five Day Forecast for Virginia Beach, VA:
Thursday: Showers likely, thunderstorms possible, high near 77°F, breezy, rip current risk high
Friday: Cloudy, showers tapering, high near 79°F, surf still rough early
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 80°F, surf calming
Sunday: Sunny, high near 81°F, calm seas
Monday: Partly cloudy, high near 86°F, no beach hazards expected
